Life Kit Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try a boring phone
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Jul 30, 2024 Jose Briones, author of 'Low Tech Life: A Guide to Mindful Digital Minimalism,' discusses the downsides of smartphone addiction. He shares how the allure of constant connectivity can lead to doomscrolling and overwhelming distractions. Briones advocates for switching to simpler phones, emphasizing their role in improving focus and enhancing offline interactions. He offers practical tips for embracing digital minimalism, managing communication pressure, and fostering deeper personal relationships through mindful technology use.
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Jose's Tech Struggle
- Jose Briones, author of "Low-Tech Life", struggled with excessive screen time after college.
- He spent 12-13 hours daily on devices, leading to stress and anxiety, prompting his exploration of simpler phones.
Reasons for Simpler Phone
- Consider a simpler phone if you want a less digitally-focused lifestyle, need a break, or experience difficulties with technology.
- Evaluate if tech affects your physical or mental health and if a slower, simpler approach would be beneficial.
Check In With Yourself
- Many people move so quickly that they become detached from their bodies and feelings.
- Regularly check in with yourself to assess your well-being and determine if technology is negatively impacting you.
