How to study without distraction Okay, I admit it. I’ve been having a little problem in the self-control department lately. No matter what I tried to do – write an article, do research, read a book, etc. – I found myself typing the url of some distracting, time-wasting website, with Facebook being the worst offender.…
Looking Back at Freedom’s First Year This week Freedom turns one. Since launching the Freedom platform out of beta last September, over 200,000 of you have made Freedom a crucial part of your home and work routines. We are humbled and inspired every day by the accomplishments of our Freedom community. As authors, entrepreneurs, professors,…
Cal Newport: A Productivity Lesson from a Classic Arcade Game The Distracted Gamer A reader recently shared with me an interesting observation from his own life. To provide some context, this reader is a fan of the classic arcade game snake (shown above). This game is hard: as your snake grows, it requires an increasing amount…
It’s Time to Take a Look at Your Digital Habits It’s time to talk about digital addiction. Maybe when you think of digital addiction you think of hardcore gamers glued to their computer screens for 18 hours a day and maybe that’s not you, but how much time do you spend checking your phone? Email?…
Fred Stutzman on building an app to fight digital distraction This week we decided to sit down with Freedom’s founder and CEO, Fred Stutzman. Fred’s expertise lies in the science of distraction and focus – a journey that began in 2009 when his favorite coffee shop work spot acquired a dangerous feature – wireless internet.…
Academic Expert Daniel Wong: Study Tips for Focus Meet Daniel Wong. An academic expert and bestselling author of “The Happy Student: 5 Steps to Academic Fulfillment and Success.” As a certified counselor and coach, Daniel has one mission: “To empower students with the mindset and methods to lead a meaningful and marvelous life—and show parents…
The Digital Mindfulness Podcast: Freedom Founder Fred Stutzman Talks Digital Habits Freedom Founder Fred Stutzman recently had the opportunity to sit down with the folks at Digital Mindfulness to discuss the importance of intentionally connecting to the internet and its impact on our productivity, creativity, and daily lives. Digital Mindfulness is a London-based independent think…
