50 Ideas For Reducing Digital Noise

Here is one of these “take the best and leave the rest” lists for you. See what speaks to you and if you feel like taking action.

1. Silence all notifications on your phone.
2. Uninstall apps from your phone and only use them on your computer.
3. Set designated times during the day where you don’t touch your phone.
4. Set designated windows where you will use your phone.
5. Engage with social media only once a day in a defined time slot.
6. Check world news only once or twice a day in a defined time slot.
7. Purge all apps you don’t need.
8. Take extended breaks from your phone over the weekends.
9. Be conscious of how many ads are being posted in front of you.
10. Use a browser with a built-in ad blocker.
11. Unsubscribe from newsletters cluttering your inbox.
12. Use advanced spam filtering.
13. Only allow text messages from known senders.
14. Use a tracker that monitors your digital consumption and tracks your progress.
15. Find a friend or sponsor to hold you accountable.
16. Fill your days with non-digital activities.
17. Set your phone aside during meals.
18. Set your phone aside when reading a book.
19. Uninstall all games from your phone.
20. Use a digital camera instead of your phone camera.
21. Subscribe to a print newspaper.
22. Keep your phone with the screen facing down whenever possible.
23. Spend time in areas without cell phone reception, like the Colorado mountains.
24. Go on walks without your phone.
25. Let your friends know about your desire for less digital noise and invite them to more face-to-face gatherings.
26. Avoid group messaging on WhatsApp or Text (leave groups, block them, unsubscribe, etc.).
27. Keep a productivity log—track what you accomplish each day.
28. Set up autoresponders while driving—leave your phone alone when behind the wheel.
29. Don’t touch your phone while in bed.
30. Schedule regular digital detox days.
31. Use a dedicated music player instead of streaming music on your phone.
32. Batch process digital tasks (like emails or messages) at specific times.
33. Declutter your digital desktop and organize files into folders.
34. Use a physical alarm clock instead of your phone.
35. Create a digital-free zone in your home.
36. Use apps that block distracting websites during work hours.
37. Use a planner or notebook for scheduling instead of digital calendars.
38. Listen to podcasts or audiobooks instead of browsing the internet.
39. Turn off email notifications and check your email at set times.
40. Limit the number of social media platforms you use.
41. Use a dedicated e-reader instead of a tablet for reading.
42. Use an analog notebook for jotting down ideas and tasks.
43. Avoid multitasking with digital devices.
44. Write letters to your friends.
45. Spend an entire day without looking at a single advertisement—tough, but possible!
46. Regularly review and unsubscribe from digital subscriptions you no longer need.
47. Turn off Wi-Fi on your phone during specific hours.
48. Use an analog watch instead of checking the time on your phone.
49. Create a routine to clear out old emails weekly.
50. Use a physical map or guidebook instead of digital maps when exploring new places.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions on what to add to this list.

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