“Cal Newport has discovered a cure for the techno-exhaustion that plagues our always-on, digitally caffeinated culture.” —Joshua Fields Millburn, The Minimalists Join us for a discussion on how we can incorporate digital minimalism in practical ways that fit our lifestyle perfectly! We will explore ideas to help us cultivate a sustainable digital minimalist lifestyle, including … Continue reading Upcoming event: Practising digital minimalism in a digitally-caffeinated culture
What I learned from not browsing on my phone for a month
I have been meaning to write a follow-up to my digital minimalism challenge post for the past two weeks now but there is always something easier to do, something more fun, at a tap of a screen. Most can relate to the challenge of distracting apps and platforms that clutter our lives and make it harder … Continue reading What I learned from not browsing on my phone for a month
Youth cafés: creating youth-friendly spaces
Providing physical spaces where young people feel valued and empowered is essential to positive youth development. Safe spaces for youth should be places where young people can come together to express themselves and engage in decision-making processes that impact their lives. Youth should have an active and on-going role in creating a youth-friendly space, including … Continue reading Youth cafés: creating youth-friendly spaces
Kill your phone
Yesterday, it dawned on me that I've finally managed to kill my phone. My phone, in all its capabilities and glory, bores me to tears these days. I killed my phone two weeks ago when I removed the Safari app, the only app left on my phone that kept me glued to the screen. Besides its … Continue reading Kill your phone
The joy of missing out
A while back, I was at a nightclub, slightly drunk and perfectly content to be in an establishment that encourages bad decisions when I experienced the joy of missing out. My favorite songs blasted out of the speakers at deafening levels while bodies pushed against one another and drinks were spilled at an alarming rate. … Continue reading The joy of missing out
Setting boundaries with technology
This post is inspired by a post on the Human Tech community forum titled, how I went offline (mostly). In the post, the person offers four stages to going internet-free in most areas of our lives, and the first stage they propose is to "establish a place for the internet." Simply put, set boundaries between … Continue reading Setting boundaries with technology
