Organizing Your Life: Tech That Works for You, Not the Other Way Around

As you go about organizing your life, you’re probably using lots of different pieces of technology to achieve this. But how do you make sure this tech is working for you and not the other way around?

Create Device-free Zones and Times

Technology can sometimes feel inescapable, so take action. Give yourself time away from your devices – certainly, you shouldn’t be using your devices in bed before you sleep, but you can create other device-free zones and times too. Digital micro-detoxes can help you take back control.

Think About Problems and Solutions

Your tech can solve problems for you. Organizing tech – like smartphones with scheduling apps – can help you stay on top of your daily tasks. Map apps and GPS help you to get from A to B. The problem is, tech can be a distraction too. Try not to use your devices and your apps mindlessly. Instead, aim to use technology to provide a solution to a problem or a need. For example, if you want to learn a new language or chat with your cousin in Australia, technology is super useful – if you’re mindlessly scrolling social media, technology just becomes a hindrance.

Audit Your Digital Organization Strategy

Organizing your life through digital organization tools is great, but you need to be aware of the organizing tech you are using. It’s easy to get set in your ways and to keep on using the same old solutions, even if they are causing stress or distracting you. Be ruthless; audit your different apps, processes and tools you use to organize and decide what’s working for you and where it can be improved. If there’s a solution that’s simply not pulling its weight, then research an alternative, and make sure your tech is working for you, not the other way around.

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