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Digital Minimalism: The Minimalist Way to Avoid Distractions, Cultivate Mindfulness, Declutter Your Computer, and Detox Your Brain from Technology Addiction and Anxiety
If you want to know why you can’t help but keep checking your phone and what harm it can cause your productivity and happiness, then keep reading…Do you know how many times you check your phone per day?Have you recently checked your screen time?
A recent Deloitte survey found the average American checks their phone 47 times a day, and the top 20 % of smartphone users spend more than 4.5 hours on their phones. Just imagine how many tasks you can get done and how much quality time you can spend with your loved ones with 4.5 hours!Why You Have a Hard Time Focusing on the Important Things?Today, technology has become an important part of our life, and social media are just like paradoxes that can make you feel both connected and lonely. However, do you know that it can also bring mental clutter to your mind?Adam Alter, an assistant professor of marketing and psychology at NYU, says that technology is designed to be addictive and that the gratification it provides is similar to that of other addictive behaviors, such as drug abuse or gambling. His research also found that the more a person checks the mobile phone, the less happy he or she becomes.If you want a simple and clutter-free life, then you need to do a digital detox and start living a digital minimalist lifestyle!★This Book is the Secret You’ve Been Looking ForDigital Minimalism is a book that is designed to help you intentionally cut out the clutter in your life, give you more time, energy and attention to spend on the things that truly matter to you.It gives you freedom, and frees you up from needless possessions, tasks or extra societal expectations.Here’s exactly what you will discover when you get your copy of “Digital Minimalism” ● Discover the one sign you didn’t know about that tells you you’re a tech addict● The psychological facts explaining why it is so hard for you to put down your phone● The shocking negative influences that social media may lead to and how you can avoid them● Surprising advantages of decreasing digital use● The top tips for limiting the digital clutter and controlling the use of technology● 7 Useful APPs that can use technology to prevent you from technology.● Simple ways to minimize interruptions from your smartphone● How to focus on the important tasks without distractions like texts, notifications or newsYou may be worried that you won’t be able to reduce the use of technology, while still staying in the social circle you are in. Don’t worry! This book offers easy, actionable steps that you can start removing your clutter right away, WITHOUT sacrificing your social presence. Even if you are the kind of person who cannot live without your phone for one day, after reading this book, you can also start living a Digital Minimalist life!So, are you ready to take back control of your life, have laser-like focus and freedom to really enjoy your life? If you are, then scroll up, click the ‘Buy now with 1-Click!’ button now, and be prepared for a meaningful life! ★Buy the Paperback version, and get the Kindle eBook version included for FREE!★
A recent Deloitte survey found the average American checks their phone 47 times a day, and the top 20 % of smartphone users spend more than 4.5 hours on their phones. Just imagine how many tasks you can get done and how much quality time you can spend with your loved ones with 4.5 hours!Why You Have a Hard Time Focusing on the Important Things?Today, technology has become an important part of our life, and social media are just like paradoxes that can make you feel both connected and lonely. However, do you know that it can also bring mental clutter to your mind?Adam Alter, an assistant professor of marketing and psychology at NYU, says that technology is designed to be addictive and that the gratification it provides is similar to that of other addictive behaviors, such as drug abuse or gambling. His research also found that the more a person checks the mobile phone, the less happy he or she becomes.If you want a simple and clutter-free life, then you need to do a digital detox and start living a digital minimalist lifestyle!★This Book is the Secret You’ve Been Looking ForDigital Minimalism is a book that is designed to help you intentionally cut out the clutter in your life, give you more time, energy and attention to spend on the things that truly matter to you.It gives you freedom, and frees you up from needless possessions, tasks or extra societal expectations.Here’s exactly what you will discover when you get your copy of “Digital Minimalism” ● Discover the one sign you didn’t know about that tells you you’re a tech addict● The psychological facts explaining why it is so hard for you to put down your phone● The shocking negative influences that social media may lead to and how you can avoid them● Surprising advantages of decreasing digital use● The top tips for limiting the digital clutter and controlling the use of technology● 7 Useful APPs that can use technology to prevent you from technology.● Simple ways to minimize interruptions from your smartphone● How to focus on the important tasks without distractions like texts, notifications or newsYou may be worried that you won’t be able to reduce the use of technology, while still staying in the social circle you are in. Don’t worry! This book offers easy, actionable steps that you can start removing your clutter right away, WITHOUT sacrificing your social presence. Even if you are the kind of person who cannot live without your phone for one day, after reading this book, you can also start living a Digital Minimalist life!So, are you ready to take back control of your life, have laser-like focus and freedom to really enjoy your life? If you are, then scroll up, click the ‘Buy now with 1-Click!’ button now, and be prepared for a meaningful life! ★Buy the Paperback version, and get the Kindle eBook version included for FREE!★
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124 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 2, 2020
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January 11, 2020
Somewhat Overblown, Repetitive, Blaming and Shaming
I chose this book at my favorite book review site for a couple of reasons. I've been fascinated by the current Trend of minimalism oh, and I was curious to see what someone had to say about digital minimalism. I have often thought that people spend too much time on their phones, especially when they could be having other actual interactions with people or actually right there in front of them. I hate it, for instance, when family members whip out their phones at the kitchen table. I live separate from my family, and when I see them, I just like to hang out with them without their phones constantly coming out. Most of the minimalist books that I read tend to be about de-cluttering your house. I found myself disappointed in this book for several reasons. The first thing I couldn't help but notice so is the author's penchant for using exclamation marks. A lot of them. Sometimes multiple ones on my Kindle screen, and I don't use super tiny font. to me, this made the author come across as almost hysterical. It's hard to take a person like that seriously. I felt like at multiple points in the book that the author was actually trying to blame and shame readers into doing what she thinks is right. she seems to believe that everyone who has too much screen time is lazy, not taking care of their homes, not productive, and avoids real-world, important tasks. I so don't like that in any sort of book. We all have the right to make our own choices, and so long as they are not illegal, immoral, or unethical, we should not be made by others to feel bad for them.
I also found the book repetitive in places. Several times, she mentioned that liking your friends' posts or pictures on Facebook had to do with jealousy about where they were at. definitely repetitive, but also I don't think she understands social media enough to talk about it logically incoherently. I myself am not a huge fan of social media. I'm only on Facebook, and I don't check my newsfeed every day, but I know enough about it to know that not every interaction is guided solely by jealousy! finally, the book was in desperate need of a good copy editor (along with the content editor). I actually saw some very unusual grammar and punctuation mistakes and inconsistencies, like putting a quote Mark outside of a question mark When the quote mark was for highlighting a particular word in the sentence and using both single and double quote marks indiscriminately for those highlighted words, even in paragraphs that weren't right next to each other.
All in all, I found this book too strident and shaming; the author's actual lack of knowledge about some of the digital aspects of life made it so that it was not terribly accurate or useful. I cannot recommend this book.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
I chose this book at my favorite book review site for a couple of reasons. I've been fascinated by the current Trend of minimalism oh, and I was curious to see what someone had to say about digital minimalism. I have often thought that people spend too much time on their phones, especially when they could be having other actual interactions with people or actually right there in front of them. I hate it, for instance, when family members whip out their phones at the kitchen table. I live separate from my family, and when I see them, I just like to hang out with them without their phones constantly coming out. Most of the minimalist books that I read tend to be about de-cluttering your house. I found myself disappointed in this book for several reasons. The first thing I couldn't help but notice so is the author's penchant for using exclamation marks. A lot of them. Sometimes multiple ones on my Kindle screen, and I don't use super tiny font. to me, this made the author come across as almost hysterical. It's hard to take a person like that seriously. I felt like at multiple points in the book that the author was actually trying to blame and shame readers into doing what she thinks is right. she seems to believe that everyone who has too much screen time is lazy, not taking care of their homes, not productive, and avoids real-world, important tasks. I so don't like that in any sort of book. We all have the right to make our own choices, and so long as they are not illegal, immoral, or unethical, we should not be made by others to feel bad for them.
I also found the book repetitive in places. Several times, she mentioned that liking your friends' posts or pictures on Facebook had to do with jealousy about where they were at. definitely repetitive, but also I don't think she understands social media enough to talk about it logically incoherently. I myself am not a huge fan of social media. I'm only on Facebook, and I don't check my newsfeed every day, but I know enough about it to know that not every interaction is guided solely by jealousy! finally, the book was in desperate need of a good copy editor (along with the content editor). I actually saw some very unusual grammar and punctuation mistakes and inconsistencies, like putting a quote Mark outside of a question mark When the quote mark was for highlighting a particular word in the sentence and using both single and double quote marks indiscriminately for those highlighted words, even in paragraphs that weren't right next to each other.
All in all, I found this book too strident and shaming; the author's actual lack of knowledge about some of the digital aspects of life made it so that it was not terribly accurate or useful. I cannot recommend this book.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
June 14, 2020
The author of the books comes across as repetitive, old-fashioned, and narrow-minded.
Frankly, the book seems to be written just for the sake of writing a book and getting some recognition. It has no professionalism to it. Even in the middle of the book, the writer stops and asks the reader to leave an online feedback on the book (which in itself kind of goes against the whole digital minimalism idea?). The author seems to have only minimum knowledge on what she is writing. Book does not say anything that a five-minute search on Google wouldn't tell you.
The book is filled with misguided information. Some aspects of the book that really irritated me personally and the reasons why I would never recommend this book to anyone else:
- Some of the statements in the book are hypocritical. The book talks about the jealousy social media can cause and how toxic it can be. And then the author goes on saying ‘If you feel like meeting new people, or just hanging out with your friends, why not go out? Have a social life to brag about it on social media!’ eliminating the whole idea of digital minimalism. As if the only reason to go enjoy friends’ company is for social media.
- The book can even promote the use of social media and send unrealistic messages to the readers. It claims that the recognition of others (likes and comments on your posts) is the only way to feel worthy or have self-esteem. Once you receive such recognition ‘it feels like the whole world is in your hand. Probably, you will not find anything to replace this activity that can provide you the same feeling (not at this intensity)’. What happened to self-love?
- In fact, too much attention is paid towards self-image on social media. ‘You don’t want to spread around negative feelings or emotions on those platforms, as you have the chance to make a fool of yourself to a lot of people you have as friends or followers.’ What about not spreading negativity in the world as it makes others feel worse? Or instead spreading negativity, find a way to be positive and find things you love in life?
- The book is repetitive. Most of the information in the book is repeated at least twice.
- The amount of exclamation marks is appalling. It seems like the author thinks that the exclamation mark at the end of a sentence make her argument stronger.
- The writer has strong feelings against gamers. She claims that gaming is just a waste of time and that you cannot live of it. That it makes you lazy and you stop looking after yourself. Which is true in some cases, but mostly it is just old-fashioned and stereotypical. Thousands of people live of streaming and going to gaming championships. Pro Esports players even have specific diets and fitness plans designed to improve gaming performance. Even if you are not a paid gamer, gaming is helpful in various ways. Gaming can develop problem-solving skills, enhance memory, increase the brain speed and activity, improves concentration, coordination, and that is just a tip of the iceberg. So, claiming that gaming is useless is ignorant. The author would benefit from reading academic articles before she shamefully judges people for their hobbies and lifestyle.
- This one is completely unrelated to media usage yet needs to be acknowledged. When writer talks about the reasons, she wrote the book she says ‘there is also a husband and two kids to clean after.’ The language used in the book can indicate that it is women’s responsibility to clean after a guy. Which is not. In most cases, the guy is perfectly capable of helping with the kids. It is her choice to do so. Reading this in a book is not only downgrading but also sad thinking what message is being sent to people, especially young girls.
In general, the book is a proof that anyone can write one without having a deeper knowledge on the subject and it is not worth reading.
Frankly, the book seems to be written just for the sake of writing a book and getting some recognition. It has no professionalism to it. Even in the middle of the book, the writer stops and asks the reader to leave an online feedback on the book (which in itself kind of goes against the whole digital minimalism idea?). The author seems to have only minimum knowledge on what she is writing. Book does not say anything that a five-minute search on Google wouldn't tell you.
The book is filled with misguided information. Some aspects of the book that really irritated me personally and the reasons why I would never recommend this book to anyone else:
- Some of the statements in the book are hypocritical. The book talks about the jealousy social media can cause and how toxic it can be. And then the author goes on saying ‘If you feel like meeting new people, or just hanging out with your friends, why not go out? Have a social life to brag about it on social media!’ eliminating the whole idea of digital minimalism. As if the only reason to go enjoy friends’ company is for social media.
- The book can even promote the use of social media and send unrealistic messages to the readers. It claims that the recognition of others (likes and comments on your posts) is the only way to feel worthy or have self-esteem. Once you receive such recognition ‘it feels like the whole world is in your hand. Probably, you will not find anything to replace this activity that can provide you the same feeling (not at this intensity)’. What happened to self-love?
- In fact, too much attention is paid towards self-image on social media. ‘You don’t want to spread around negative feelings or emotions on those platforms, as you have the chance to make a fool of yourself to a lot of people you have as friends or followers.’ What about not spreading negativity in the world as it makes others feel worse? Or instead spreading negativity, find a way to be positive and find things you love in life?
- The book is repetitive. Most of the information in the book is repeated at least twice.
- The amount of exclamation marks is appalling. It seems like the author thinks that the exclamation mark at the end of a sentence make her argument stronger.
- The writer has strong feelings against gamers. She claims that gaming is just a waste of time and that you cannot live of it. That it makes you lazy and you stop looking after yourself. Which is true in some cases, but mostly it is just old-fashioned and stereotypical. Thousands of people live of streaming and going to gaming championships. Pro Esports players even have specific diets and fitness plans designed to improve gaming performance. Even if you are not a paid gamer, gaming is helpful in various ways. Gaming can develop problem-solving skills, enhance memory, increase the brain speed and activity, improves concentration, coordination, and that is just a tip of the iceberg. So, claiming that gaming is useless is ignorant. The author would benefit from reading academic articles before she shamefully judges people for their hobbies and lifestyle.
- This one is completely unrelated to media usage yet needs to be acknowledged. When writer talks about the reasons, she wrote the book she says ‘there is also a husband and two kids to clean after.’ The language used in the book can indicate that it is women’s responsibility to clean after a guy. Which is not. In most cases, the guy is perfectly capable of helping with the kids. It is her choice to do so. Reading this in a book is not only downgrading but also sad thinking what message is being sent to people, especially young girls.
In general, the book is a proof that anyone can write one without having a deeper knowledge on the subject and it is not worth reading.
January 5, 2020
I wholeheartedly agree with Lilly Nolan’s main premise that in tolerating addiction to our mobile devices—in ourselves and in others—we are missing out on true connection and trading time spent online for time that could likely be better spent on what matters most. Included in this quick read are benefits of reducing time with mobile devices, and practical tips for doing so and staying on track with new patterns. There is also a section on digital file management and a bit about cyber security. The one small area I take issue with is the statement that in our scrolling and liking we are not learning anything. I personally belong to several online groups hosted on social media platforms where I learn plenty related to my professional development. I’ve also found online support groups to be more beneficial than the in-person offerings in my community. That said, it is absolutely possible to spend one’s day in these “useful” online groups to the detriment of other things that should be getting attention. Therefore, heeding Nolan’s advice and limiting time with mobile devices is wise.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 5, 2020
A book full of though provoking content that will need to be read more than once!
Lilly's practical strategies are exactly that - practical. None of them are "magic pill" solutions. Let's face it, we put the effort in to allow technology to take over our lives. It's only fair that we put the effort in to regain out dominance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lilly's practical strategies are exactly that - practical. None of them are "magic pill" solutions. Let's face it, we put the effort in to allow technology to take over our lives. It's only fair that we put the effort in to regain out dominance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 12, 2024
I listened to the audiobook version of this on a 2 1/2 hour drive home I had today from the airport. The book was repetitive, and blameful. The author seemed narrow minded and a little “my way is better than any other way.” I checked this out using my local library’s app or else I probably would have passed on this one in general.
January 16, 2020
I learned a lot from this author in how to improve my production and move forward. I great read that I plan on reading on a regular basis.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 7, 2020
Three and a half stars
It is a good book if you need to back away from social media and the internet, if you are just looking for organizing digital media or products, a little less but those on fb and such should read it
It is a good book if you need to back away from social media and the internet, if you are just looking for organizing digital media or products, a little less but those on fb and such should read it
September 30, 2024
Easy read and practice step to achieve digital minimalism
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