A Mug of Insights 028: The Power of A Digital Declutter
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Oct 29, 2025 Discover how to reclaim your life from social media through a transformative three-step plan. Explore the importance of intentionality in defining hobbies beyond screens. Learn about Cal Newport's 30-day digital declutter and personal rules for cutting digital clutter from your life. Hear practical advice on exchanging digital addictions for analog activities, like learning an instrument or practicing martial arts. Finally, join the movement of attention resistance to use technology mindfully and reshape your focus.
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Attention Lost And Reclaimed
- Robin describes losing his reading focus after heavy content consumption while preparing a book and TEDx trip.
- He recovered his attention by reading focused research and practicing techniques, then read six books in one month.
Willpower Isn't The Root Problem
- Willpower alone fails because decision energy depletes over the day.
- Robin argues the real problem is a lack of intention, not moral failure.
Define Two To Three Intentions
- Define two to three intentional activities you want to do instead of scrolling.
- Use that list to motivate and direct your time away from social media.
