Digital Minimalism: Fighting the Tyranny of Screens (Newport )

Here's a helpful resource on productivity and taking control of screen time: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport. This book was super helpful for me last year when I was trying to really scale down my use of screens - specifically my iPhone. After reading this book and How to Break up with Your Phone, I …

Texting, Digital Minimalism, and Relationships (Newport)

Back in March I mentioned this helpful resource: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport. This is perhaps my favorite book on the topic of how to utilize smartphones and other screens in a wise manner. In fact, this book reinforced my 2021 decision to ditch my smartphone and get a flip phone. Ever since, my texting …

Distractions, Screens, and Digital Minimalism (Newport)

The internet wasn't really part of my life until I was in college. In 2016 I got my first smartphone and in 2019 we got an iPad. No one can really accuse me of being a luddite or anti-tech. I do use and appreciate technology for sure. At the same time, over half of my …