Day 5 ?? Escaping Technology Slavery

A New Way to Thrive ??

In a world where the tech leash feels tighter daily, breaking free isn't just an option—it's essential. We’ve become accustomed to the “always on” culture, where unreachability is nearly extinct. But if you want to thrive, especially when achieving flow, it's time to flip the script on 21st-century technology norms.

Yesterday, you set the foundation for escaping technological slavery by adjusting your settings.

Today, it's all about mastering the habits and practices that’ll ensure you interact with technology on your terms, not the other way around.

The Game Plan ??

Defying 21st Century Technology Norms

You don’t need to be available all the time. In fact, you shouldn’t be. It’s OK to say no to the incessant pings and notifications that eat away at your focus.

Using Technology in a Flow-Friendly Way

Batch your emails, collapse unnecessary meetings, and pick a cadence for phone checking that serves you, not the other way around.

Embracing Short-Term Chaos for Long-Term Gains

Sure, a little mess might build up. Some people might get agitated, and you might miss out on minor opportunities—but in the long run, you gain everything: a deeper focus, more meaningful work, and the ability to operate in a state of flow.

The time has come to map your new digital management practices and make them work for you, not against you.

Exercise ??

• Decide when you’ll batch emails and how often.
• See which meetings you can collapse.
• Pick a schedule for checking your phone and stick to it.

Once you’ve mapped these out, share them in the Google doc below and let’s improve our digital lives together.

?? Share your observations in the comments/posts below & Track Your Daily Progress Using this Google Template. ??

Resources ??

A decade of digital dependency

Rabbit Holes ?? ???

Drawn to distraction: A qualitative study of off-task use of educational technology

The Benefits of Unplugging as a Team ?

Device-Free Time Is as Important as Work-Life Balance

See you tomorrow for Day 6 ?? ??

Day 6 ?? Assembling Your Temple of Flow

Day 7 ?? Taking Stock