Screen time limits, deleting apps, "quick fixes"—nothing helped me simplify and declutter my digital life for good until I examined the ideas behind how I use technology to begin with. In this video I go over ways I try to be intentional and minimalist in how I choose and use tech in my day-to-day, and draw on Cal Newport's ideas on digital minimalism.

These changes have not only lasted the years, but have helped me become more focused and calm since I've implemented them. This is something I feel strongly about, and really wanted to share. Simplifying the digital part of our lives is only getting more and more important.

I hope this video gives you even an idea or two to play around with and consider trying out!

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00:00 why I made this video
00:22 what I think digital minimalism is NOT (and is)
00:40 setting these help me a lot
01:15 an alternative to going "cold turkey" on notifs
02:07 my phone home screen
02:18 social media I've been off for years (Was it worth it?)
03:16 quick look at my desktop
03:27 why I don't prefer "all-in-one" devices/tech
04:20 rethinking productivity
05:21 (mr. pixel leaves makes a cameo!)

Getting a lot of questions about the PHONE WALLPAPER: you can find the original wallpaper by googling "minimalist camping wallpaper". (Since I'm not the original creator I don't feel it's my right to share the edited version I made for personal use.)

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📗 "Digital Minimalism" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LBqL9V
If you’ve found the concepts I mentioned in relation to digital minimalism interesting, I highly recommend reading the book on the topic written by Cal Newport, which covers much more and in more depth. He also discusses how to go about doing a 30-day “digital declutter” to help you figure out which tech to keep or let go of.

📘 "A World Without Email" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uP53JC
If you thought I didn’t go far *enough* with how I handle email, you might want to look at Newport’s newest book. In it, he advocates for ways to approach management and collaboration at work without relying so heavily on the email inbox. (I've been recommending this book to colleagues left and right!)

🌱 Tree lamp on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uOnCO1
If you're just curious about that dimmable tree lamp with a wireless charging pad I used in the video, that exact one was a gift but this looks like the same one on Amazon. It works with my iPhone 12 mini, and my husband uses it with his iPhone 10.

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