

How to Improve Digital Habits and Set Boundaries at Work
10 snips Sep 27, 2022
Tracy Foster, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Screen Sanity, shares her expertise on building healthy digital habits. She discusses the impact of technology on mental health and work-life balance, emphasizing the dangers of constant connectivity. Tracy provides practical strategies like 'monotasking' for productivity and setting boundaries at work. She also highlights the importance of parental guidance in helping children navigate technology. Her insights offer valuable advice for fostering healthier relationships with digital tools.
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Why Screen Sanity Began
- Tracy Foster started Screen Sanity after work on a toy-company strategy project revealed apps bundled with toys and potential harms to kids.
- That experience and parenting prompted her to help families navigate unintended tech consequences.
Boundary Erosion From Hybrid Work
- Hybrid and remote work erased boundaries between home and office and keeps people always reachable.
- Constant inputs stop the brain from getting downtime and increase overwhelm.
Cost Of Constant Partial Attention
- Continuous partial attention dramatically slows task completion and reduces focus.
- Monotasking yields deeper, faster progress for complex work.