Reclaim Your Time, Reclaim Your Humanity

At a time when screens glow brighter than the world around us, and a goldfish has a longer attention span then we do, the nonprofit Humanality stands as a beacon, guiding us back to real life - face-to-face connection, peaceful presence, and flourishing communities. Founded to help people set healthy boundaries with technology, Humanality calls us to reclaim our humanity through intentional, in-person community called Villages.

The Crisis - When Screens Steal Our Souls

Americans spend over 7 hours per day glued to screens - more than the global average.
For teens, more than half endure at least 4 hours of daily screen time, with heightened anxiety (27% vs 12%) and depression (26% vs 9.5%) being common.
Screen time drains both attention and cognition. A study found every extra hour of screen use slows reaction time and disrupts attention.
In youth, high screen usage correlates with greater risk of anxiety, depression, conduct issues, and ADHD - compounded by poor sleep and less physical activity.
Educational and emotional development is also compromised. Excessive screen time in children correlates with reduced language skills, delayed speech, and lower brain connectivity.

The Social Toll

Technology’s promise of connection often delivers isolation. Heavy social media users face 2–3 times higher odds of feeling socially isolated, along with elevated rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. Teens testify that their phones feel like lifelines, but also emotional prisons.

Humanality's Answer - Digital Detox Through Community

Humanality believes the antidote lies in real life, with others. In Villages, friends, families, or peers unplug together and rebuild their focus, peace, and joy. Throughout these digital detox experiences, members consistently report dramatic improvements, like reducing 7 hours of screen time to just 45 minutes a day and actually feeling alive again.

A Catholic Perspective - Restoring the Image of God

Scripture tells us that we are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), called to live, not scroll; to relate, not screen. Saint Paul urges us: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” (Romans 12:2). Screens fragment that renewal.

Jesus invites us to be truly present: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28). Yet many of us can’t find real rest - only more distraction.

The Invitation

You don’t have to remove every device, or retreat from life. But seek intention:

Join a Humanality Village - a place to step back, breathe, and heal.
Pray for guidance to reclaim your free time.
Reevaluate priorities: Is scrolling replacing prayer, silence, or relationships?
Practice Sabbath rest - turn off screens and make space for God.

Closing Reflection

In John 10:10, Jesus says: “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

The abundant life isn't found in endless feeds but in God’s presence. Through Humanality, communities reclaim that abundant life - finding joy, purpose, and true connection.