What Happened When I Put Down My Phone and Picked up a Book
Go somewhere new, try something new, and read something new. Those were the monthly commitments I made to myself at the start of the year.…
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Digital #Gratitude: Ways to Give Thanks All Year Long
A little gratitude can work wonders. In fact, it’s scientifically proven that gratitude makes us healthier. Studies upon studies have shown that people who express…
Screen Time Satisfaction: 3 More Creative Ways to Scroll
Every Sunday morning, a notification pops up on my phone alerting me of how many hours and minutes I’ve spent using the device that week.…
The No-Phone Zone: Secrets of a Tech-Free Summer
I love summer for a million reasons. I love the beach and long summer nights spent with friends and the fact that strawberries are back…
3 Simple Ways to Live a More Unplugged Life
I used to think leading an unplugged life meant scrubbing the internet of my digital footprint, throwing my phone out the window, and moving to…
How to Job Search Using Social Media
It can be exhausting to send out job application after job application and hear nothing back. I know — I used to spend hours doing…
How to Make Your Twitter More Professional
The other day, I started looking back at some of my old social media posts, and I cringed. My social media feed used to be…
Why Everyone Needs A Healthy Digital Diet
I’m nearly always plugged in. I obsessively check my email, then my Instagram and Facebook (because, hey, I’m already on my phone, so why not?).…
Post-Election Stress: 4 Benefits of a Social Media Detox
Whether we’ve come to grips with reality or not, social media has affected our outlooks on the post-election world. It’s played a vital role in…
5 Ways Technology Can Help You Practice Self-Care
I recently posted a picture on Instagram with the caption, “Stop and smell the roses.” Anyone who saw this post probably got the message of…