It seems crazy that we're at the point where people today have a lot of difficulty being without their phones. Checking a phone literally hundreds of times per day and taking it to bed is more or less the norm.
In some cases, it's understandable. This is how people finish up their day and being aware of your most important notifications is, well, important.
But if you're looking for some inspiration in the form of practical advice on achieving digital minimalism, you might like this short video, which is an excerpt from Cal Newport's podcast:
The Anxiety Generation Machine Of Phone Use Before Bed.
As mentioned, he provides some practical do-now type of tips that encourage specific actions.
But more importantly, he focuses on helping people understand the importance of developing a philosophy that will, as he puts it, repair our relationship with our devices. Once that's in place, the practical tips will be much more meaningful and effective.
Now on to this week's hand-picked productivity links!
