Book recommendation · Editor’s selection
Creator or author: Cal Newport · Topic: Digital wellness
A philosophy of choosing technologies according to values rather than defaulting to whatever demands attention.
Who might benefit from this resource?
This selection is for readers exploring digital wellness in the course of normal life. We recommend reading this book when you have room to reflect and try one realistic adjustment. It is not a challenge to finish everything or adopt every suggestion. Your circumstances and priorities should determine what is useful.
One small experiment to try
Write down the purpose of your three most-used apps and remove one notification that does not serve that purpose.
Consider writing a brief note before you begin and a second note afterward. What feels applicable, what needs adapting, and what do you disagree with? Learning is more useful when you examine ideas rather than collecting them.
Limits and editorial transparency
The right balance differs for accessibility, employment, and family needs.
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