6 Simple Rules to Ease Digital Exhaustion

In Digital Exhaustion: Simple Rules for Reclaiming Your Life, researcher Paul Leonardi offers practical strategies for staying energized in a world that never stops buzzing. Here are six highlights you can try today:

1. Stop Using Half Your Tools
   Too many apps scatter your focus. Keep only the ones you use often. Delete or mute the rest.
2. Batch and Stream
   Instead of reacting to every ping, set times to check messages and emails. Grouping tasks gives you back a sense of mental rhythm.
3. Wait — One Hour, One Day, One Week
   Not everything needs an instant reply. Pausing helps you prioritize and respond thoughtfully.
4. Don’t Assume
   It’s easy to misread tone in texts or emails. Ask questions before you react emotionally.
5. Always Be Intentional
   Before opening your phone, pause and ask: Why am I doing this right now?
6. Be Here, Not There
   When you’re with family, at the gym, or winding down, give your full attention to that moment. 

These small steps add up to a powerful strategy for overcoming digital exhaustion.

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