Computer Quote by Olivia Sudjic
““I hope when this is done I'll be able to get back into my happy gardening vibe that was so healthy for me. I want to go back to my routine and my morning ritual with the compost, but it will probably be that my life will split in two. New Leaf Gardening in Wood Green will be happening in parallel to a fantasy that runs along the bottom of that screen like a ticker. Alice will be fine. Rabbit will stay up tonight, and every night. Resending and resending, reopening the page to see if she has responded, if anyone has. The spinning wheel will make my eyes hurt and everything else will go dark.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Business as Usual, 2022
The narrator longs for a calming gardening routine but feels life is splitting, causing digital anxiety and fatigue.
In simple terms: Missing routine creates stress.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize real‑world activities over endless scrolling.
Themes
stress
routine
digital overload
balance
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- gardening
- morning rituals
- online communication
- screen fatigue
Key Concepts
mental health
habits
technology addiction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reclaim offline time?
- What small habit restores calm?
A Different Perspective
Digital fatigue can worsen mental strain.
