STRATEGY
The algorithms driving our digital experiences are designed to keep us hooked. They understand our preferences and manipulate them to keep us scrolling. By acknowledging this, we can take back control...
Social media often presents a curated, filtered version of reality that leaves us feeling inadequate. I remember when I started to feel bad about a life I was living. It was probably around 2010 or s...
Have you noticed how quickly you reach for your phone the moment it buzzes? Our devices have trained us like Pavlov’s puppies to respond immediately to notifications, chimes, alerts, dings and beeps. ...
Digital overload is real. The constant influx of information can leave us feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, anxious, and burnt out. And we crave more! That's the irony of addiction. We know it's ...
Our minds need peace to thrive. Research suggests that our next generation of great thinkers will never fully develop because they will be consumed by the tech they consume. Their imaginations will ne...
We’ve all felt like prisoners to our devices at some point. Me, almost daily! Whether it’s mindlessly scrolling or getting distracted by constant notifications, it can feel like our phones have contr...
As we approach the US Presidential Election, we have choices about what we consume, how we behave and what we allow to float across our mind. Some people say we are a nation more divided than ever be...
Back To School is one of the most interesting times of year. This season is filled with anticipation, relief for busy parents and even a little dread for the student not yet ready. The modern age an...
There are strategies that you can implement to reduce your consumption. One is a Cell Phone Surrender. Tech free social meet ups. Device Free Friday! Centralized device locations within the home. ...
Time is the only thing you can never get back. There are so many words and phrases associated with time - such as - Doing Time, Time Flies, Time in a Bottle etc. - but one thing I know for sure is th...
There is no greater joy that choosing to be present for yourself and those you love. Being present requires being intentional. Initially, it may feel hard to disentangle your mind from the ether, bu...
What does it take to get ready to downshift your digital consumption habits? Do you go cold turkey or gently wean off? It reminds me a little of dieting. We need food and we rely on our tech for ma...
This is the Great Divide of the modern world. Teens together and yet, heads down all on their cell phones. Seeking companionship but never speaking directly. We have a generation of children who do...
Sometimes I feel this weird compulsion to reach for my cell phone while in church! And I am always shocked by it. I tell myself that unless God is actually calling, I cannot check my Facebook notifi...
Our brains are just wired to want more. This is natural. The blue glow activates our brains and keeps up from wanting to sleep even when we know we should. When cell-scrolling consumes our precious...
You know you are in deep when the doggies try to push the cell phone out of your hand! My Great Danes are relentless at keeping me on track and reminding me to put the cell phone down. It's cute and...
Feeling splintered? Multitasking? Distracted? Does anything really hold your attention for long? Have you resurfaced from the haze of the blue glow only to find that hours have slipped by? Is it ...
At this point it almost sounds like an impossible fantasy, right!? Would you want to walk away? Could you? What benefits do you receive from the modern world? What do you love about your tech? Des...
