Today is my husband’s birthday. I’m up at 5am to write while Kanan sleeps so we’ll have the day to spend together once he wakes up. I know that I haven’t given much history about our relationship, and rarely divulge details about his life specifically, focusing mainly on relevant information for our topic at hand. So today,… Continue reading 3 Lessons From My Husband
Category: Family
Digital Minimalism Diaries Part 4: Trade My Life for What?
I’ve been “decluttering” my digital life for five weeks. My intention when I began this process was to slowly establish boundaries, efficient practices, and practical strategies to minimize my technology use and make more room for “deep work,” in-person connection, and solitude in my life. I started now so that by the time January arrives… Continue reading Digital Minimalism Diaries Part 4: Trade My Life for What?
“Draining The Shallows” Digital Minimalism Diaries Part 3
What does “Deep Work” Mean to Me? My whole life I’ve been naturally drawn to produce what Cal Newport describes as “Deep Work.” I picture myself as a ten year old writing stories in one of the many outdoor “forts” my sister and I would build. Sometimes I’d spend what felt like hours alone, riding… Continue reading “Draining The Shallows” Digital Minimalism Diaries Part 3


