Our social media platforms and devices are designed to keep us constantly engaged. They put forth the idea that missing out on anything is pretty much the worst thing you can do. They tell us that we should be everywhere, see everything, and comment on it all. It’s overwhelming and honestly, it’s not possible to … Read more
It seems to be a fad on social media. Every few months, someone announces “I’m doing a digital detox” just like they go on juice cleanses and every other type of detox. The phones go in drawers, they delete a few social media apps, they turn off notifications. Then after a few days, they realize … 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
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
In a world obsessed with trends, always having the latest technology, viral apps, and constant connectivity, it is really easy to assume that digital minimalism is just another passing fad. Something cool to try for a week, hashtag it on instagram, and then move on. But is that really all it is? Let’s break it … Read more
Look around you. How many devices do you have within arms reach? 2? 3? Even more? We are getting inundated with devices, all of which are getting smarter, faster, and more deeply integrated into our lives than ever before. We have AI tools that complete our sentences, watches that monitor our vitals, and even fridges … Read more
In a world where your attention is the the most valuable currency, Digital Minimalism is the radical act of taking it back. Digital Minimalism is a philosophy of technology use to help you bring back focus to what truly matters. Contrary to popular belief, it is not about becoming some kind of technology Luddite who … Read more