Food for Thought

Good morning! Back to regularly scheduled programming.

I spent the last 12 days in Peru (mostly offline), hiking, meeting new people and enjoying some of the best food in the world. Now I’m back to work with a clear mind & couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come in Q4.

In the last two days, I’ve taken 10+ customer discovery calls with founders and high-performers, all sourced through Reddit. Each person was eager to share thoughts around their digital habits and learn about ways they can build more intentional relationships with technology.

These people lived across three continents and despite the miles of distance, various socioeconomic backgrounds, and general life differences, they all struggled with the same issues—excessive & compulsive screen time, uncontrollable feelings of self comparison, guilt about spending time on their devices vs their priorities.

Many of these people had made attempts to curb their screen time in the past, and even after periods of success, eventually reverted back to the mean. They were problem aware, but desperately lacked the accountability and resources that worked for them and their lifestyle.

Truly amazing & fascinating to see.

Today, I want to share with you the same questions I asked during these calls to hopefully spark some own reflection and potential action in your own lives.

If you’re willing, you can reply to this email with your responses or you can set up a time to chat more about your digital wellness habits here (no sales I promise!).

How would you describe your current relationship with technology— productive, distracting, or somewhere in between?


What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to balancing digital habits with your personal or professional life?


Have you noticed any signs of burnout or fatigue related to your digital use?


How does tech usage impact your stress levels and ability to disconnect?


What have you tried in the past to reduce your screen time or improve your relationship with technology? How did that work for you?


What would an ideal relationship with technology look like for you?


What impact do you think technology has had on your personal relationships or social interactions?


Do you ever feel anxious or guilty about the time you spend on your devices? If so, how often?


How do you feel after spending extended time on your phone or computer? Do you feel more drained or recharged?


Looking ahead 5 or 10 years, how would you like your relationship with technology to evolve?


What kind of example do you want to set for others (family, colleagues, etc.) regarding your tech habits?


If you could reduce your screen time and related stress by 50%, how valuable would that be in your life?
 


(What would that mean for you in terms of time saved or stress reduced?)

Resources

Digital Wellness Coaching: I’m looking to take on 3 more screen time coaching clients & build a few great testimonials (this is the cheapest it will ever be). If you think you might be a fit, let’s chat.

Digital Detox Tools: A free directory of 75+ digital wellness products, software, and services. Access it here.

Worthwhile Content: Loved this framing of ‘Conscious Computing’ from the guy who started the Bullet Journal. Very cool.

That’s all for this week. Now stop scrolling and go do something great!

Thanks,

Randy