Technology today is an immersive experience, and as professionals in the space we tend to be above average in terms of our adoption and interconnectivity. Today we have an app for nearly every idea imaginable, providing significantly more value-add to our daily lives than the generations that preceded us. Technology however can be a double-edged sword, and the potential value-add and ease of access to so many options can lead to behaviors detrimental to our well-being. Doom-scrolling is a solid example of this, where apps have created such a focus on retaining attention that we spend an unhealthy amount of time glued to our screens.

In the early 2010s, I had come to this realization as I learned from the successes (and many, many failures) of my 20s, and actively began to seek out low/no technology counter-balances to foster healthier long-term personal growth.

For myself, these counter balances came in a variety of forms over the years, some that come to mind:

• Note taking using Moleskine notebooks
• Indoor gardening
• Marathon training

Have you found yourself needing to counter-balance our technology-focused lives with low/no tech? Share your own experience and ways you've created a balanced lifestyle in the comments below ⬇️