Boredom is good Ever since I was a young child, I’ve always had this idea that boredom was a bad thing. I was always told that I had to do something with my time, or I would get in trouble. But I’ve come to realize that there is nothing wrong with being bored…

Introduction Over the past 2 years, I’ve been digitally de-cluttering and changing my lifestyle to match my goals for productivity, attention, and screen-time. …

Introduction It’s been two years since I got my Light Phone 2. In that timeframe, I have come to love and be challenged by this petite cell phone. The Light Phone 2 is a device meant to “be used as little as possible.” Light, the company behind this product, engineered it…

Taking a stroll between W 31st and S Aberdeen St in Chicago, IL, you will find a cozy and lovely Bed and Breakfast location. Opposite to Bosley Park, filled with Christian imagery, comfortable beds, and a scrumptious meal prepared by the monks every morning, the Benedictine Bed and Breakfast is…

Introduction I am excited to finally publish this article. I’ve been working on it for the past few weeks and it will soon become a video series on my YouTube channel. Digital Minimalism does not come easy in a mobile-first world, but I believe it’s possible to help others in their…

Introduction As 2021 blazes past us (its April already!!), there is an increasing number of people realizing the effects of digital fatigue. It’s the looming reality of another Zoom meeting, or the lack of access to the outdoors because of restrictions. It’s the jittery sensation that we all get when we…

A Quote Addiction originally meant a different kind of strong connection: in ancient Rome, being addicted meant you had just been sentenced to slavery.” — Adam Alter, Irresistible: The Rise of Addicting Technology and the Business of Keeping us Hooked’ Introduction It is difficult to break up with your smartphone. Before 2020, I…