#049 Digital Minimalism; social media, data usage and conscious consumption

Could you give up your mobile for 30 days?

In this episode, we explore digital minimalism, social media breaks and conscious use of your phone.

Charelle recently read a book with the same title whilst Verity recently did a 10-day break from all social apps.

We discuss why 30 days is what you need to have a true break and start to introduce what you truly need back into your life.

Does the free element of the digital world mean we download download download without truly thinking about it?

Do we need 10gb of data a month or do we just use it because it’s there?

Have you tried a digital detox before?

Charelle talks about her Christmas phone break and how we just lose ourselves in click bait.

Verity talks about her week without WiFi and all the surprising wonderful things it taught her.

Notifications are basically a tool to help us get addicted; have you switched them off your phone yet? Do you set time limits for social media? When was your latest app refresh?

What is your version of a digital detox? We would love to hear!

“You need to cherish those moments of nothingness”

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport - https://amzn.to/2Nn3WJK

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Thank you to Penguin Random House UK for sending Charelle a free copy of Digital Minimalism 

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Your hosts are...

Charelle Griffith, 31, is a marketing strategist for solopreneurs and founder of PropelHer, a personal development blog and book club. She lives in London, dates men and has been single for 4 years (except for a summer romance in 2018). Connect with Charelle https://www.instagram.com/charellegriffith/ 

Verity Brown, 33, helps female entrepreneurs reconnect with themselves and find happiness and currently lives in the North of England. She is bisexual and after 3.5 years single has recently found love with a woman. Connect with Verity https://www.instagram.com/theseasaltplan/