What is The 48-Hour Return?
The 48-Hour Return is a two-part printed reflection workbook set designed for intentional time offline.
It is a self-led practice that moves through pause, observation and considered re-entry. It is not an app, a course or a digital system.
What is included?
Each set includes:
Book I: Distance
Book II: Re-entry
A printed slipcase
Two A6 postcards
Two matte first-edition stickers
The first edition is limited to 100 manually numbered copies.
Is it a journal?
Not exactly.
The 48-Hour Return includes space for writing, but it is more structured than a blank journal. It has been designed as a guided printed practice, with prompts and reflective passages that support a 48-hour period of distance and return.
Do I need to be offline for exactly 48 hours?
No.
The 48-hour structure gives the practice a clear shape, but it does not need to be followed rigidly. You can move through the books in a way that fits your own life, schedule and level of availability.
Is The OFF Hours anti-phone or anti-internet?
No.
The OFF Hours is not anti-digital. It is about giving value and structure to intentional time away from screens and constant input.
The aim is not to disappear from the world, but to create enough distance to notice how your attention moves, then return more deliberately.
Who is it for?
The 48-Hour Return is for people who feel their attention has become fragmented by screens, constant input or always being available.
It may suit people who value reading, writing, reflection, printed matter, slow routines and physical objects with a clear purpose.
Is it suitable as a gift?
Yes.
The 48-Hour Return can work well as a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys books, writing, journaling, quiet rituals, slow living or time away from screens.
It is personal without being overly intimate, and designed as a complete printed object.
Where do orders ship from?
All orders are packed and shipped from Portugal.
Orders are usually processed within 2 to 3 working days, excluding weekends and Portuguese public holidays.
Is shipping included?
No.
Shipping is calculated at checkout based on the delivery location and available shipping method.
Where do you ship?
We currently ship to Portugal, Spain, European Union countries, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Available destinations and shipping rates are shown at checkout.
Will there be more editions?
The 48-Hour Return is the first release from The OFF Hours.
Future editions or formats may be developed, but the first edition is limited to 100 manually numbered copies.
How can I contact you?
You can contact The OFF Hours at: