Introduction

Digital devices have undoubtedly shackled our lives and imprisoned our attentions, it is time for retribution…

The term Digital Minimalism was popularized by Cal Newport, a professor of Computer Science. Since then it has gained a lot of attention from people who want more from their lives.

People are fed up with being enslaved by the gadgets they bought with their own money. They are fed up with being helplessly glued to the screen. People want to live a far better life. They want to be able to dictate when they check their mails, go online, or use their digital devices.

People have tried many methods to get back the control of their lives. Many people have sought help to get detached from digital tools and devices, but unfortunately, they have not gotten a solution that works. This has led to a feeling of hopelessness and frustration.

Interestingly, there is a solution that works. Practicing Digital Minimalism the right way can help you get back the control of your life. It can help you detach from those digital tools and devices that shackle your life.

In this extensive and comprehensive guide, we are going to be discussing what Digital Minimalism is all about and ways to implement it.

Because this is a comprehensive guide (a web book for that matter), we will now briefly introduce various chapters mentioned in this guide. We implore you to click on the individual chapters to learn more about them and access their details.

In addition, please find time to go over all the chapters in this guide from front-to-back so that you can better understand digital minimalism and know exactly how to implement it in your life.

Furthermore, because we know you may like to read this guide at your own pace, we have made it possible to download the whole guide as a free PDF file. All you need to do is to provide an email where we can send the guide to.

Let’s now explore the chapters!

Chapter 1: Making a Case for Digital Minimalism

Do we really need digital minimalism?

This chapter explains the problems associated with digital clutter and make a case for Digital Minimalism.

Chapter 2: 20 Digital Minimalism Tips to Start Your Digital Minimalism Journey Now!

Digital minimalism tips can transform you into a pro in no time.

This chapter introduces you to the various Digital Minimalism tips that are capable of making your digital minimalism journey simpler.

Chapter 3: Chaining Down Your Digital Devices and Using the Digital Minimalism Box!

Chain down your digital tools just as they have chained down your attention and time… 

Isn’t it good if you can chain down those things that waste your time and damage your attention? This chapter introduces you to the ways you can better control your digital life and arrest distractions.

Chapter 4: Becoming an Email Minimalist

For many people, managing emails is a huge burden. Interestingly, there is a solution…

This chapter teaches you how to better handle your emails like a pro.

Chapter 5: Becoming a Social Media Minimalist

For many people, social media is the greatest digital time-waster…

This chapter teaches you how to better handle your social media accounts and get back your time and attention.

Chapter 6: Attitudes That Can Prevent You from Becoming a True Digital Minimalist

Your attitude towards digital minimalism matters a lot.

This chapter introduces you to those attitudes that can make it difficult for you to become a true digital minimalist.

Chapter 7: 20 Apps That Can Make Your Digital Minimalism Journey Easier

Some apps may simplify your digital minimalism journey; here are 20 of them.

In this chapter, you will learn how to about those apps that can make achieving a digital minimalist lifestyle easier.

Chapter 8: Sustaining Digital Minimalism and Filling Your Free Time With What Are Important to You

If you don’t fill your free time with quality activities, something else will fill it and this might be digital tools…

Digital minimalism is quite easy to achieve but that is true only if there is no unoccupied free time in your life. If you don’t make conscious effort to fill your time with quality activities and leisure, something else will fill it.

Chapter 9: Digital Minimalism Check-up (Auditing Your Digital Minimalism Lifestyle)

Audit your digital life and see where you stand…

Auditing your digital life lets you know what you are doing right and what you are not. This chapter teaches you how to perform a digital audit of your life in no time.

How Should I Use This Guide?

This guide should be used as a reference book. We have taken extra efforts to give examples when required so that you can convincingly follow our recommendations where needed.

In addition, digital minimalism should be practiced every day, so we expect you to grab a PDF copy of this guide provided to you at no cost and consult it from time to time.

Finally, all recommendations giving in this piece are for educational purposes only, and users bear all the responsibilities for using them.