From the course: Bored and Brilliant (Blinkist Summary)

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Using technology in a healthy way

Using technology in a healthy way

- Blink #7, Become a healthier and more mindful technology user with the Bored and Brilliant challenge. So, how can you set a good example for others and form better technology habits? Why not start by taking on the Bored and Brilliant challenge? It's a week-long program that encourages better technology usage habits, with a new mini challenge for each day of the week. Here's what the first four days look like. Day one is about self-observation. Over the course of a normal day, take note of your digital habits. There are two apps that can help you do this: Moment for iOS, and Space for Android. Both will show you how many times you unlock your phone per day, and how much time you spend on the device. At this point, you just want to get an idea of your typical device usage. So there's no need to alter your behavior yet. On day two, you should avoid using your device when you're on the move. Whether you're on a walk…

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