By Gina Maier Vincent
Featured in Newport Beach Living and Newport Coast Living Magazine
With Mother’s Day upon us, it’s the perfect moment to ask: What will they remember? Will your family recall heartfelt conversations and spontaneous laughter—or will they remember you distracted, glued to your phone?
Recently, a high-achieving client confided in me: “I have everything I’ve ever wanted… so why do I feel like I’m missing something?” His days were packed with meetings, emails, and obligations, but what he truly craved? Time. Time to breathe. Time to think. Time to be with his children instead of just watching from the sidelines.
So, we made one shift—starting with screen time. But here’s the thing: it wasn’t just about unplugging. It was about reclaiming the space to live. Within weeks, he wasn’t just spending less time on his phone—he was outside, playing ball with his kids, feeling alive again. And the ripple effect? It touched every aspect of his life: marriage, professional life, and health.
If you’re reading this thinking, That’s me, then this isn’t just an article—it’s your wake-up call.
The first lesson in managing your Divine Resource of time is that your time is yours.
How to Reclaim Time, Presence, and Joy
Expand Time, Don’t Just Reduce Screen Time
Instead of “cutting back,” ask yourself: What do I want more of? Unrushed mornings? Deeper conversations? Adventures with loved ones? When you focus on adding richness, screen time naturally shrinks.
Create Space for Meaningful Connection
Back-to-back obligations leave no space for you. But imagine intentionally creating gaps—moments for spontaneous joy, creative thinking, or even just watching the sunset without distraction. These Exquisite Gaps aren’t indulgences. They’re fuel.
Turn Daydreaming Into a Power Move
Doomscrolling is easy. But when’s the last time you let yourself dream? Set a timer for 60 seconds and imagine the life you truly want. That simple act rewires your brain for possibility.
Anchor Intentionality in the Physical World
Place a tangible reminder—a photo or a luxury notebook—beside your phone. Each time you reach for it, pause. Ask: Is this in alignment with the life I truly desire?
Create Sacred ‘Unplugged’ Spaces
What if your bedroom became a sanctuary? What if dinner became sacred? By making small, deliberate choices about where screens don’t belong, you reclaim presence effortlessly.
Rise Above the Digital Noise
Before reacting to notifications, picture yourself in a helicopter, looking down at your life. Does this moment truly require your attention, or is it just a habit? This simple shift moves you from reacting to intentionally creating.
Ready to Step Into the Life That’s Been Waiting for You? This isn’t about putting down your phone. It’s about picking up your life.
If you’re feeling the pull for something more—more connection, more clarity, more alignment—I invite you to take action:
Read Exquisitely Aligned: A Pocket Guide to Your Magnificent Future to uncover the shifts that transform an ordinary life into an extraordinary one.
Schedule a VIP Day with me to design a life that fuels your soul—without waiting years to figure it out. One day. One shift. A completely different way of living. Call Gina at 949-409-5330 or visit ExquisitelyAligned.com to take the first step.
Because the life you want isn’t someday. It’s waiting for you now.
Gina Maier Vincent is a Visionary Thought Leader and Master Motivator, she is an Inspirational Speaker, Author, and Empowerment Entrepreneur. A true New Yorker in her drive, captivating energy, and vivacious love for people, she was born and raised on Long Island but now calls Southern California home. Vincent is a self-starter who illuminates what others cannot see and inspires change. Her life has been a journey that prepared her to help others design the future they desire and deserve, today she guides people all over the globe on how to live exquisitely aligned. She is the Founder of Exquisitely Aligned, a 3-step proven 3-step proven system that guides high achievers in aligning their time, money, and energy with their truths, desires, and gifts so they can live their most magnificent lives. Her strategies empower clients to create the future they desire and deserve, ensuring they make the most of their valuable resources. Vincent’s book, “Exquisitely Aligned: A Pocket Guide to Design Your Magnificent Future,” released on February 11, 2025, and sold out in its first week. It encapsulates her mission to inspire authentic living. Recently, Orange Coast Magazine named her one of the Kick-Ass Women of 2025.
Vincent’s entrepreneurial endeavors have attracted a global audience through her Exquisitely Aligned Podcast and Exquisitely Aligned Show on E&A TV. From her notoriety, Vincent has become a dynamic speaker in high demand, captivating audiences with her compelling messages and profound insights. In addition to her many media appearances, she pens a monthly empowerment column for magazines titled “From Impact to Inspiration.”