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
We clean our homes. We organize our closets. We even detox our diets. But when was the last time you sat down and did a full digital declutter? If you’re like most people, the answer is never — or at least not intentionally. Our digital lives pile up quietly: apps we forgot we downloaded, email … Read more
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
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
As a society, we may have reached a point where we have too much technology in our lives. Think about it, we are constantly surrounded by technology. From the moment we wake up to the second we fall asleep, many of us have our phones in hand. Then there are tablets, smart watches, smart glasses, … Read more
Technology addiction is one of the most common addictions out there and one of the the things we hear the least about. Most of us suffer from this addiction. Personally, I love all my digital tools. Hear me out. My sense of direction is absolutely terrible. Yes, I can read a map because (and I’m … 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
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
Defining your digital priorities is the first step in reclaiming your time and attention in a world that never stops demanding both. Apps are designed to keep your scrolling, notifications are designed to suck you back into your phones, algorithms are designed to hook you so that you never truly log off. With all these … 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