Unplugged: Reclaiming Our Minds in the Digital Age

Master Digital Minimalism: Transform Your Mental Health, Cultivate Mindfulness, Harness Screen Time, and Rediscover Life

Created by: Peter Alkema
Business | Technology | Self Development

Created by: Louistas Nyuyse
Helping You Improve Your Mindset: Speaker, Coach, & Trainer

What Will I Learn?

• Identify and explain the concept of digital saturation and its impact on society's mental health and social behavior.
• Describe the neurological underpinnings of screen addiction and recognize signs of screen obsession in case studies.
• Apply the principles of digital minimalism to personal screen time management to reduce digital overload.
• Evaluate the benefits of digital minimalism and integrate its philosophy into daily life for improved mental wellbeing.
• Create a personalized action plan for adopting digital minimalism, including setting intentions and fostering screen-free zones.
• Conduct a detailed digital consumption audit to measure current digital use and identify areas for reduction.
• Analyze real-life transformations from screen-saturated individuals to digitally discerning ones, identifying key strategies for success.
• Utilize a digital usage tracking template to monitor and assess personal screen time habits systematically.
• Implement specific strategies for mindful tech use, such as setting specific times for device checking and practicing mindful content consumption.
• Practice mindfulness techniques to transform one’s relationship with digital devices, enhancing present-moment awareness.
• Follow a daily mindfulness tech checklist to foster conscious consumption and presence in everyday moments.
• Develop a personalized digital detox plan with clear objectives, gradual changes, and rewards for milestones achieved.
• Investigate successful digital detox stories to inspire and guide personal journeys toward digital wellness.
• Participate in a 31-day digital detox challenge, incorporating tasks such as a social media sabbatical and handwriting letters to encourage offline engagement.
• Evaluate and use tools and apps designed to manage screen time effectively, such as Screen Time for iOS and Digital Wellbeing for Android.
• Reflect on user testimonials to analyze the effectiveness of digital management tools and identify which tools might best support personal digital wellness goal
• Overcome psychological barriers to reduce screen time by applying strategies to navigate challenges and setbacks in digital detox.
• Share stories of resilience and recovery from digital overload, highlighting techniques for reclaiming focus and productivity.
• Reengage with hobbies and interests beyond screens, exploring local resources and new technologies that support digital wellness.
• Participate in community and support group initiatives that promote balanced tech use, incorporating insights from case studies into personal digital wellness s

Requirements

• There are no requirements or pre-requisites for this course, but the items listed below are a guide to useful background knowledge which will increase the value and benefits of this course.
• Basic understanding of internet and smartphone usage.
• Familiarity with common digital devices (e.g., smartphones, laptops, tablets).
• An interest in improving digital wellness and personal productivity.

Target audience

• Digital wellness coaches looking for tools and methodologies to assist clients in managing screen time and fostering digital mindfulness.
• Young professionals struggling with digital overload and seeking strategies for achieving a healthier work-life balance.
• Parents concerned about their family's excessive screen time and aiming to cultivate a more engaged and present home environment.
• Educators wanting to incorporate digital wellness principles into their teaching to help students navigate their digital lives wisely.
• Tech industry employees experiencing burnout from constant connectivity and looking for ways to disconnect and recharge.
• Individuals suffering from screen addiction who are searching for structured guidance and support to reduce their digital consumption.