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Yes, exactly! I keep wondering when we as a society are really going to pay attention to this tipping point we seem to be wobbling at. And congrats to your daughter on that logo, I think it’s great!

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Just to say that your writing is encouraging and inspiring me to keep pressing on with a life of less distraction and I appreciate it.

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Thanks Mike! I am happy to hear that my writing serves to encourage. There are many pieces on my substack that followed this one that are much meatier with regard to "leading a life of less distraction". "A Digital Detox Pilgrimage" contains a digital detox game plan based on Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism, while "How to Make a Home for Humans" addresses how changing our living space is a fundamental step maintaining better digital habits.

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I'm across your whole stack at this point ! I was pleased to find it.

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Glad to hear you found it worthwhile:)

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Sep 21, 2023Liked by Ruth Gaskovski

Another fabulous post Ruth. This is such an important movement. God bless you.

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Thanks for reading Jennie (you even came across this post in the seemingly forgotten archives:). If you enjoyed this piece you might also like "A Hostage Negotiator's Guide to Cognitive Liberty" https://schooloftheunconformed.substack.com/p/a-hostage-negotiators-guide-to-cognitive?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2.

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Sometimes I tell my children why I’m on the phone -eg arranging a great activity/outing for them, or they know I’m listening to Bible Recap podcast on it. But yes, I am a recovering ‘phoney’. Thanks for your inspiration to higher levels.

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Yes, that is a helpful practice. Letting them know that it is task-related, rather than mind-less scrolling, positions the phone in its proper place as tool. Glad to offer you further inspiration :)

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