8 Technology Approaches I Love, as a Long-Term Digital Minimalist
As a creative person, removing distractions feels essential.
Before owning a smartphone, I discovered and dove headfirst into a minimalism journey. In a small college dorm, I got overwhelmed by all my clothes and physical possessions and began the process of letting go.
As I became intentional with my things, I realized I could apply minimalism concepts to any area of my life.
For the past few years, I’ve been rethinking how I use technology.
Our tech tools should be supporting us, our work, creativity, and connections. But with endless possibilities, owning technology demands a high level of self-awareness.
Here’s how I’ve been creating a healthier, more productive tech relationship:
1. Remove the unnecessary
When I got my first smartphone and set up an email and social media, no one prepared me for the insane amount of incoming information. After realizing how overwhelmed and regularly distracted I felt, I began clearing out the noise.
I got very comfortable hitting “unsubscribe.” My email inbox has almost always been an essential part of working. The information there should be valuable to me. I…
