Our culture has a problem with rest. We hardly do it and when we do, we usually entertain ourselves with mindless amusement. Digital wellbeing involves resting well. We need to live in recharging rhythms that lead to greater productivity and wellbeing in our work and the rest of our lives. One step towards resting well …
In our digital world we are vulnerable to a false sense of community. Our digital technology has connected us with much of the world. But it also gives us a false sense of connection. In fact, we can become so “connected” to the world at large that we disconnect from the people right in front …
What we depend on for wisdom has a big impact on our lives. The internet and social media can expose us to wise perspectives but if we rely on them for our wisdom intake, we will have an unhealthy diet. Brett McCracken’s book The Wisdom Pyramid illustrates this idea through the helpful allusion to the …
Social media can have a lot of negative impacts on our lives when left unordered. But social media also has plenty of benefits when used wisely and intentionally. Long-distance friendships thrive on digital technology. The ability to keep up with people miles away is an unique advantage of the digital age. Furthermore, social media exposes …
Deactivating your Facebook account may seem like a radical move but at the end of the day, it’s really not. Chances are, 10-15 years ago you didn’t have an account anyway. Now, having an account is taken for granted. Social media can be a great way to connect with people across great distances. But it …
Sometimes less is more. The light phone is a phone “designed to be used as little as possible”. We are constantly being “notified” of new things to grab our attention. Our smartphones buzz incessantly. It’s nice to get back to the peace and quiet, before our digital tools demanded so much attention. That’s the purpose …
What goes in has a profound impact on what comes out. It’s true for health and nutrition and it’s true for digital wellbeing. Maintaining a proper balance in your consumption of social media, the internet, and other digital media helps you guard your mental health from an overflow of digital junk. There’s a lot of …
“Discipline is a form of motivation.” -Mike Yarbrough It’s a simple principle but when applied, it can have powerful results. The distinction between disciplined digital technology use and undisciplined use is this: what brings us to the technology in the first place? Is it a compulsive habit, driven by dopamine? Or is it an intentional …
When we make the decision to take “time off” from our smartphones, the internet, and social media, it’s a valuable opportunity to review the value they bring to our lives. The old saying goes: “You never know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” The same is true here: “You never have an accurate understanding of …
If your life is a garden, what are you growing? What weeds are holding you back? Minimalism is many things to many people. It’s a call to a simple lifestyle. It’s a call to stewardship. Minimalism promotes the idea that sometimes, less is more. When we turn to the digital world we are bombarded by …