Freedom Matters · LISTEN: Why Can't I Focus? Focus is priceless in our always hectic, often overwhelming lives. It’s also getting harder and harder to find. Whenever you’re up to your eyeballs on a tight deadline and find yourself wandering off into a social media black hole or a YouTube binge, a single question comes…
Time. It’s the most important resource we have — and one that can’t be loaned, borrowed, or saved for later. Whether we’re bankrupt or on the Forbes list of billionaires, we all get the exact same amount of it every single day. Are you managing yours effectively? Most time management strategies are built on habits…
For many of us, a workout is one of those mainstays on our to-do lists that always keeps getting put off. The intention is there. But by the time we finish juggling all the meetings and last-minute deadlines, 3 a.m. emails and personal obligations, all we can do is collapse in the couch. Maybe you’ve…
Have it all, be it all, and do it all. When it comes to work, sometimes it can seem like the only path to success. You find yourself putting in more hours, downloading cool new apps, and doing your best to keep up with social media. Does this sound familiar? The risk of burnout is…
Freedom Matters · LISTEN: What’s The Right Amount Of Time To Spend On Your Phone? How much time did you spend on your phone yesterday? Most of us don’t have a clue. While we text, browse social media and interact with addicting mobile apps, minutes slip away. Smartphone use has become so prevalent that we…
Not as productive as you used to be? Feeling anxious all the time while your real-life relationships degrade? The culprit may be buzzing in your front pocket. Most of us know that we’re spending more time scrolling, swiping, and browsing on our phones. But when we start thinking about how to minimize it, things get…
You’ve probably heard of screen time rules for children and teenagers. These help parents prevent access to adult websites, encourage kids to socialize and spend time outside, and handle whatever responsibilities they might have. But that’s usually where the conversation ends. For adults, the thought of applying screen time rules for ourselves is often overlooked.…
Online addictions can take on many forms. Whether you’re losing precious hours on video-streaming sites, social media platforms, or gambling online, there’s a fine line between addiction and responsible use. A decision to change will get you headed in the right direction. But the realities of our online behavior today – with ubiquitous internet browsing…
