I put my phone in a drawer and spent 72 hours in silence – this is what I learned

We’re drowning out our thoughts with overstimulating distractions, and it’s affecting our ability to think. But can quiet contemplation really lead to lower cortisol levels and an increase in creativity? Helen Coffey unplugs to see if it will really kickstart her brain


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