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How Tech Habit Formation Works: Breaking the Bad and Building Healthier Digital Habits

May 30, 2021 by Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

For anyone trying to become more productive in a digital age dominated by phones and technology, there are some long-touted tactics they’ll inevitably encounter: conserving willpower, working to find motivation, an endless variety of productivity “hacks” and apps. But it turns out that none of these things are the key to actually getting more done. […]

Filed Under: Digital Productivity Tagged With: Goals, Habits, Smartphones

Overcoming Smartphone Addiction: How to Effectively Reduce Mindless Screen Time

April 25, 2021 by Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

In my articles about digital productivity, I’ve discussed topics like tech habit formation and getting into a flow state. But in order to truly assess our productivity today, we need to grapple with one particular piece of equipment that promises to make our lives easier but in reality causes all sorts of new problems. To find […]

Filed Under: Digital Productivity Tagged With: Habits, Smartphones

How to Set Better Goals That Will Make You More Productive Online

December 16, 2020 by Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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With distractions everywhere these days–from browser tabs to phone notifications–it can seem challenging if not impossible to actually get major things done. So how can we be more productive in the digital age? One of the best things you can do to increase your productivity is to adjust the way you set your goals so […]

Filed Under: Digital Productivity Tagged With: Flow/Focus, Goals, Habits

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