Why You Should Practice Digital Minimalism

And how to use it to get out of the attention economy.

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Back in 2018, RescueTime ran some stats on their users and found people, on average, use their phones for 3 hours and 15 minutes a day. With ‘heavy’ users running up 4.5 hours. Our reliance on tech also shows in the business world; Apple recently became the first company to be valued at $1.5 Trillion, Trillion.

And it’s easy to get lost in it all.

You’re checking your emails on your way to work. Social media pulls you into a half-hour rabbit hole during your break, then you recheck your emails on your way home. The news cycle hits you 24/7. You probably relax by watching the TV or a movie, right?

That was me. But a couple of years ago, I came across the book titled ‘Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World’ by Cal Newport. It changed the way I view my relationship with technology.

If you also feel a little overwhelmed by how much tech is taking over your life, stick around.

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