had an insight into what I'm aiming for in terms of my relationship with technology
I call it living an "analog life"
it doesn't literally mean that the tech I use has to be analog
it means that I'm trying to return to as much of a pre-smartphone existence as possible
more thoughts on this later, but I'm curious how anyone else has tried for this in their own life?
@mimsical 1/2 Turning off notifications on your phone helps, as someone else noted.
Before I quit Twitter, Facebook, etc altogether, and was a bit addicted to them, I deleted the apps from my phone and blocked the sites in my phone's browser. Making it harder to use those services makes it easier to avoid them.
I also used to change my passwords and then log out without saving the password (they were random, and impossible to remember). That way I could stay away for weeks/months at a time.
@mimsical 2/2 Social media addiction fragmented my attention to the point where I found it difficult to read books. Taking the steps above allowed me to regain my attention and to become immersed in reading again — both paper and ebooks.
Also, have a hobby! Preferably something outdoors, like gardening or walking. But indoor things as well, for bad weather. Baking? Woodwork? Something using your hands.
I don't avoid phones altogether, but aim to have a richer analog life alongside them.
Christopher Mims
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