This workbook was created from insights gained through collaborative workshops:
ÒBasically all the time my phone could have taken, I fully reinvested into myself É I focused on having a cleaner, leaner lifestyle in terms of what I consumed overall.Ó ÑAlfred, 29
ÒI homeschool my kids. Once I set my phone down itÕs like my brain worked better which made all the things I wanted to do for my kidÕs school not really feel so big after all. We did three of my ideas in
five days!Ó ÑCatherine, 35
ÒI made strides in understanding and consciousness regarding the habit of looking at my phone É My phone is my tool, I am not my phoneÕs tool. This is how it should be!Ó ÑNeal, 34
Creating balance with the smartphone involves integrating the helpful and releasing the unhelpful aspects of it.
What is helpful and unhelpful is unique to everyone, so the design changes will be customized by you. To redesign your phone, no additional apps, software, or subscriptions need to be downloaded or purchased. This workbook is for anyone who would like to use their phone more intentionally. This process starts with the design.
It is recommended, not required, to have a friend or two to do the workbook with for accountability. This makes the process a lot more enjoyable and helps everyone stick with their goals.
By redesigning the cellphone, the author save an average of 3.5 hours a day which used to be spent on her phone. This adds up to over 53 days in a year. Without the phoneÕs pull on your attention, you can reclaim your time in a more intentional way.
How would you reclaim 53 days a year?