Freedom Software Engineer Adis Hasović overcame burnout, finding a new career and new work philosophy along the way As I sit and enjoy the sun that I haven’t seen for so long, and the company of friends I haven’t seen for longer, I’m reminded of what freedom really means. It’s those extra days where we…
If you’re a parent, an educator, or somebody who spends any time around kids, you’ll be well aware of the screen time debate. When it comes to children’s development, screen time is a hotly contested issue – even more so since the world was forced into quarantine. As our lives seemed to revolve around screens…
Staying home this year doesn’t mean you can’t get away from it all for a while To say that 2020 has been a challenging year would be an understatement. Crisis followed by crisis, combined with uncertainty, inequality, and anger have led us to feel less like “we’re all in this together” and more as if…
How an engineer-turned-yogi stepped outside her comfort zone and learned to love a slower pace of life Besides being a chance to slow down, the extra time afforded to us these past months has provided an opportunity for some of us to instill better everyday health and fitness habits. But many of those who’ve made a…
Surviving quarantine means learning to give yourself some grace – and scrolling with intention. Social media has been having a moment lately. Yes, we’re using it more than ever before – 61% more than normal in the first wave of the pandemic alone, according to a global study. But we’re also seeing a shift in…
How digital mindfulness – and calling our friends – can help get us through You might not expect the author of How to Break Up With Your Phone to be telling you to pick one up, but Catherine Price is all about using our devices in more meaningful ways. At a time when the need…
The founder of Unplugged Retreats on why simplicity is the key to wellbeing during times of stress Have you viewed your screen time stats lately? If you’ve been brave enough to check in on your digital habits in the era of #StayAtHome, it’s probable that (much like the half of humanity on lockdown) your online…
A digital wellness entrepreneur on the importance of connecting to ourselves – and our communities – in times of crisis In the second of our Attention Experts interviews, we talk to Georgie Powell, a former Google executive who co-founded one of the original screen time apps after growing concerned over her own tech habits. She…
