5 effective ways to embark on a digital detox

Kem-Laurin Lubin, Ph.D-C
9 min readNov 25, 2023

“Much like a home cluttered to the rafters, our digital spaces can become warehouses of forgotten emails, old files, and apps we no longer use. It’s not just about the physical space they occupy, but the mental space they invade. Clearing out this digital clutter isn’t just about tidiness; it’s about reclaiming our minds and lives from the unnecessary burdens we’ve been carrying.” — Author

Have you ever watched an episode of “Hoarders” and felt a mix of disbelief and empathy for those struggling to let go of physical clutter? This show strikingly mirrors our digital lives. Just as homes can be overwhelmed with possessions, our digital spaces often become cluttered with emails, social media notifications, and an endless stream of content. Like a house filled to the brim with items, our minds can become equally congested with…

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Kem-Laurin Lubin, Ph.D-C
Kem-Laurin Lubin, Ph.D-C

Written by Kem-Laurin Lubin, Ph.D-C

A Tech Humanist, I write about society, culture, technology, education, & AI. Additionally, I am a villager and live in a small city in Canada.

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