BETA YOURSELF MINDFUL TECH USE
Worried you’re frittering your life away, staring at ephemeral nothingness on a glowing screen? Craig Grannell finds ways to be more ‘conscious’ on phones, tablets and computers…
Craig Grannell
THE BASICS
■ Be creative
One way to ensure you’re not wasting time on a device is to make something. If you’ve always had a novel in your head, or ambitions to be an artist, the digital realm now offers more help than ever. Instead of defaulting to social networks, spend downtime writing a novella, learning to paint or working on that nu-ragtime chart-topper.
■ Get educated
Although it’s true we never stop learning, most people rarely do so in a structured manner post-school/college. But your phone can be a great way to get useful stuff into your head. Try Duolingo to learn a new language, or Khan Academy for lessons in just about anything.