Be without technology for a day

When I started writing out the original list of daily challenges, this one was at the forefront of my mind.  Out of the 50 or so challenges that we currently have written down, this was number 11 to make it onto the list.  The point of this particular challenge was to become less dependent on our devices.  To go just one day without these screens constantly in front of us can make a huge impact.  At the beginning of the day, I was confident that I could make it through the day, device-free, with little struggle.  By the end of the day, however, I had watched two movies, sat through the entire Oscars, and replied to a message on facebook. 
Because I was trying to abstain from technology, it made me feel guilty that I had used my phone and TV so much.  What I came away with at the end of the day was that everything I did with technology was unimportant.  I could have waited to reply to the message; I could have watched the movies on another day.  And as much as I love the Academy Awards, watching the Oscars isn't paramount in the grand scheme of things. 
The more I spent time thinking about this, the more I came away with.  Expanding from the idea of relying on technology, I began to see how many things in life we rely on that are not all that important.  God calls us to run after Him, leaving everything else in life behind.  When we spend our time focusing on other things, even if they seem fun and satisfying at the time, they really detract us from our first love.  Everyone in the world tells us that living by our smart phones is the way to go.  We are constantly reminded that if we don't have 500 facebook friends, 1,000 twitter followers, and 500 boards on pinterest, we don't matter.  The world influences us more than we may even know. 
Taking one day out of your normal routine to spend away from social media, for the purpose of growing closer to God, is always a good idea in my opinion.  Although I failed at it yesterday, I for one will be doing this again sometime.  The less time I spend on my iphone, TV, and computer, the more time I have for reading my Bible and earnestly seeking God, waiting on Him, and talking to Him. 
If anyone else has tried this challenge, I'd love to hear about your experiences!  Was it difficult, or did you find it refreshing?  Even if you haven't tried it, what's your opinion of the challenge?  Would you be up for it, or is it too difficult for you?
This verse reminds me of the challenge to be unlike the rest of society: "Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God." (Romans 12:2)
~Laurel