Decluttering is one of my favorite things to do. There is something genuinely cathartic about getting rid of things, and a digital reset is in that sense no different from a physical declutter. The satisfaction of clearing out what does not belong is the same whether you are hauling bags to Goodwill or deleting apps … Read more
The hidden cost of free apps is something most of us don’t ever consider. Who doesn’t like free apps? You pay nothing and you get apps that provide productivity, connection, entertainment, and convenience. What’s not to love? However, common sense would dictate that nothing is ever really free. In the world of free apps, that … Read more
The idea of intentional technology use came into popular culture as part of the digital minimalism movement. Depending on which milestone you use, this movement started between 10-15 years ago. Personally, I use Cal Newport’s Deep Work as my marker. This was the book that gave language to something that a lot of us had … Read more
The multitasking myth is one of the biggest shams in modern productivity culture. We constantly hear people boasting about juggling emails while on calls, streaming podcasts while working, or flipping between multiple browser tabs in the name of efficiency. Yet, somehow multitasking has become a badge of honor. It’s a signal to everyone around you … Read more
It seems like one of the most difficult things for anyone to do these days is unplugging from technology. We literally have to go somewhere with zero cell service and no electricity for us to leave our devices behind. Even then we find ourselves craving the screens. We are addicted to them. The benefits of … Read more
If you want to reclaim your time from technology, you are not alone. If it seems like technology consumes most of your day, it’s not your imagination. The average American spends over seven hours a day looking at screens…and most of that time is not intentional. It’s reactive. All day long we have a constant … Read more
Digital minimalism was a philosophy that I discovered a few years ago. I was struggling with my mental health, I was overwhelmed, I was spending way too much time on my phone, especially on Facebook. During one of those long Facebook doomscroll sessions, something popped up on my feed from someone I actually knew for … Read more
Most of us are long overdue for a healthier relationship with technology. Take a moment and think about it. Your phone is buzzing before you ever get out of bed. Notifications light up your phone, fighting for your attention during meals, conversations, and every other part of your life. The technology is everywhere. It’s on … Read more
What do you think the most valuable resource is? Gold? Oil? Data? Those are all excellent guesses and what most people think of. However, there is one resource that is far more valuable than any of those and you are in possession of it: Your Attention. Everything we do online feeds into what is known … Read more
Let’s address some digital minimalism myths today. I know when most people hear the term digital minimalism, they quite often jump to the extreme. They think of people abandoning their smart phones, getting rid of social media, I’ve even had some people tell me they thought it meant abandoning technology altogether and living off the … Read more