What would it be like to go for a week without watching any TV, taking in any news, and being completely off social media?

A month ago, I gave myself that challenge. It made me a happier, more productive, more creative, and more energetic version of myself.

Here is what I learned.


 
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Notes:

Article: http://ernestbarbaric.com/week-without-digital/

My TEDx talk on phone addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDEuUR3eV6Y

Negativity bias in news: http://bigthink.com/in-their-own-words/why-we-love-bad-news-understanding-negativity-bias

How social media creates anxiety: http://metro.co.uk/2016/11/11/social-media-anxiety-is-a-real-thing-and-heres-what-its-like-to-have-it-6248947/

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