Scroll Less, Live More: Being Intentional with Tech Use
Description
Patricia and Nicole discuss their ongoing efforts to reduce smartphone usage, sharing personal experiences, research findings, and practical tips for being more intentional with technology. They reflect on the challenges of breaking phone habits, the psychological effects of constant connectivity, and the importance of adding "friction" to limit mindless scrolling.
Mentioned on the show:
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Bookshop Affiliate Storefront (links below are affiliate)
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Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod
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Subscribe to the ongoing Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter
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How to Break Up with Your Phone, Revised Edition: The 30-Day Digital Detox Plan by Catherine Price
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Skowronek, J., Seifert, A. & Lindberg, S. The mere presence of a smartphone reduces basal attentional performance. Sci Rep 13, 9363 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-36256-4
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Surgeon general calls for health warnings on social media for younger users (via abc news)
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Surgeon General: Why I’m Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms (June 2024)
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Forest App https://www.forestapp.cc/
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ScreenZen https://www.screenzen.co/
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