Global Day of Unplugging Portland Style

Fri Mar 06 2026 at 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-08:00

Cargo | Portland

doreen dodgen-magee, psy.d.
Publisher/Hostdoreen dodgen-magee, psy.d.
Global Day of Unplugging Portland Style
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Come do absolutely nothing or engage with supplies to make something, bring a project or book, and learn about how unplugging helps us.
About this Event

Come to a space where unplugging is the way to connect to your self andothers. Enjoy the company of like minded folks, create a craft or bring a book or project. We'll have everything you need to feel comfortable putting your phone aside for the sake of finding more calm, better focus, and more joy.


Agenda

🕑: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Schedule for Global Day of Unplugging at Cargo
Host: dr. doreen, Cargo, & Elle Cree
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Open space for unplugging, creating, &/or simply being & Scavenger Hunt
Host: Cargo & dr. doreen
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Coloring with Elle Cree
Host: Elle Cree

Info: Enjoy complimentary coloring pages from Elle Cree. Paint by number kits available for sale for you to take for future unplugging.


🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:05 PM
Mini Pep Talk: How (& Why) to Unplug
Host: dr. doreen dodgen-magee

Info: Entertaining, insightful, and data driven pep talk to empower you as you unplug and do less/get bored.


🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:05 PM
Mini Pep Talk: The Specific Gifts that Unplugging Offers
Host: dr. doreen dodgen-magee

Info: Learn of the 20 specific life skills and mental health benefits that come with tolerating boredom and doing nothing. Hint: creativity, increased focus, and more joy are 3 of them.


🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM
Mini Pep Talk: How to Use a 3 minute Unplugging Session to Return You to Calm
Host: dr. doreen dodgen-magee

Info: Learn a 3 minute practice that helps you turn away from your phone and toward a more calm and centered way of being in a day. This is actually fun, attainable, and actionable for all ages.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cargo, 81 Southeast Yamhill Street, Portland, United States

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