Taking a break from toxic social media platforms

Humans do better when they avoid toxic products. Unless you’re a superhero in a Marvel film, no one benefits from exposure to asbestos, lead paint, tobacco, and radioactive substances. Toxic products are just like toxic people. It’s best to steer clear of them if you can. If you can’t avoid them, then it’s wise to […]

Do you have one sec? Reclaim your time, energy, and attention with this app

  Are you happy with how much time you spend on your phone? When you feel slightly bored, do you feel a reflexive, gravitational pull to check your phone? If you spend hours each day clicking, scrolling, and posting, I want you to know that it’s not your fault. It’s not that your weak willed, […]

Virtually Amish: Lessons from the Amish

Technology can work for you or it can work against you. If I’m honest with myself, there was a time when technology was doing me more harm than good. On Facebook, I frequently fell into the comparison trap (comparing myself to people who had posted delicious dinners, amazing holiday photos, etc). On Twitter, I’d get […]

Modern life is like a show bag: The need for limits and healthy digital habits

Your attention is your most precious and valuable resource. Where I live in Perth Western Australia, there’s an event that happens once a year that demands your attention like no other: The Royal Show. At this show, there are extreme rides, giant fluffy toys to be won, baby animals you can pat, and much, much […]