"Going Retro: How Flip Phones and 'Dumbphones' Can Curb Tech Addictions"

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Carlos Aparicio, a 24-year-old remote worker from El Paso, Texas, has successfully managed to balance his work and personal life, becoming highly productive and present with his loved ones while also enjoying outdoor activities. He overcame a previous struggle with tech addiction, where he found himself unable to engage in simple activities like walking his dog without using his iPhone. The article suggests that there are technological solutions available to help individuals beat their tech addictions and achieve a similar balance in their lives.
Topics:technology##digitalwellbeing#productivity#remotework#techaddiction#technology-lifestyle#worklifebalance
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- I’m 24, but I used a Nokia ‘dumbphone’ for the whole 2010s. Now I long to go back to it The Guardian
- The tech to help you beat your tech addictions | Mint Mint
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