When was the last time you felt focused? I mean really, really focused? Doing the right work at the right time without feeling like you were scattered in a thousand different directions. Not, as Bilbo Baggins put it in The Lord of the Rings, like butter scraped over too much bread, but totally in the…
A writer and human rights lawyer on how technology can interfere with our inner freedom As an international human rights lawyer with over 20 years’ experience, and with a particular interest in human rights and technology it made sense that Susie Alegre would be a Freedom user! Susie is a barrister and associate tenant at…
What we learned about our digital habits from a year lived almost entirely on-screen When you think of 2020 – a year of quarantine, confinement, and a whole lot of screen time – “freedom” is probably the last word that comes to mind. Indeed it was a year so unprecedented that the Oxford English Dictionary…
Here at Freedom, we’re used to hearing about technology’s effects on the productivity and happiness of adults, especially over the last 12 months as life has become increasingly screen-based. For those of us who can remember a time before the internet’s omnipresence, it’s difficult to imagine what it’s been like for the younger generations as…
In a year like no other, the gift of peace of mind is bound to be at the top of everyone’s wishlists. And while the new year may not bring immediate respite, we are hopeful that 2021 will be the beginning of better times. In the meantime, we put our heads together with two of…
Music has long been a subject of debate in the world of work and study. Some can’t live without soothing classical sounds to help them think, while others need hard rock to keep them motivated all day long. There are those who prefer ambient noise, nature sounds, or binaural beats to get them into the…
At Freedom, we love our users – not just because they use our product, but because they’re cool – cool people working on cool stuff. Academy Award-nominated screenwriters, bestselling authors, editors, journalists, developers, illustrators, designers, academics, coaches, podcast hosts, comic book writers, students, and entrepreneurs – the Freedom community is packed with curious, creative, and passionate go-getters. We love to share their stories, advice, and process because how better to…
Tips for being more focused and productive when working from home Whether you love it or loathe it, working from home has defined this year for many of us, and looks set to continue to be a mainstay of our lives for the foreseeable future. Depending on how you look at it, this could be…
