In a world dominated by screens and smart devices, why are people reverting to such a simple way of living?
I didn’t fully understand, so over the last year I replaced 5 digital tools with their analogue counterparts.
In this video, I’ll explain what’s driving the shift, the impact each of these tools have had on me, and whether or not they’re really as life changing as people claim.
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In the journal section of the video I mention a practice called Morning Pages. This was introduced by Julia Cameron in her book the Artist’s Way in 1992. It changed my life and unlocked my creativity at a time when I really needed it.
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Interesting! Tbh the kindle helps me…read so much more!
A few months ago I was hiking with a bunch of my friends and since the internet in the woods was so bad I didn’t need to use my phone or check it that much and the only time I used it was to take pictures or make videos of us just doing random shit and that was so much fun just hanging out with friends and back at the cabin where we were staying for a few days we all just played card games well into the night and I would do anything to be back in that moment since that really was an amazing experience kind of without my phone bugging me all the time
I loved this video. I’ve been binge-watching “switching to analog”, “digital minimalism”, etc. etc. type videos for the past week or so and this is by far my favorite. The thoughtful way you articulated the actual benefits of the inconvenience just really clicked with me. New subscriber! Thank you!
Soz man – u lost me at simplifying life with a brand watch worth $A2500+ . what a w4nk.
I have started Journaling because I used to say my phone was my memory. I have decided that is not a good thing. So I’m moving to journals and agendas hoping it increases my memory.