Scroll Less, Live More: Being Intentional with Tech Use

from Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice · host Patricia Elzie-Tuttle

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: Bookshop Affiliate Storefront (links below are affiliate) Become a patron! Patreon.com/eedapod Subscribe to the ongoing Enthusiastic Encouragement & Dubious Advice Newsletter Our merch shop is open! Jen Zink's GoFundMe How to Break Up with Your Phone, Revised Edition: The 30-Day Digital Detox Plan by Catherine Price APA's Survey Finds Constantly Checking Electronic Devices Linked to Significant Stress for Most Americans (Feb 2017) 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 Surgeon general calls for health warnings on social media for younger users (via abc news) Surgeon General: Why I'm Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms (June 2024) Forest App https://www.forestapp.cc/ ScreenZen https://www.screenzen.co/ Find the full show notes and official transcript on our website: eedapod.com Follow the show on Instagram & find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, & Spotify Sound editing by Jen Zink

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