What Is Digital Minimalist
**Why I Started Practicing Digital Minimalism (And Why You Might Want To, Too)** Not too long ago, I found myself picking up my phone without even realizing it. One second I was sipping coffee, the next I was 47 Instagram stories deep into someone else's vacation. Sound familiar? It hit me: I was constantly connected, but I didn’t feel connected—to myself, to the people around me, or to anything that really mattered. That’s when I stumbled across something called *digital minimalism*. At first, I thought it sounded a bit extreme. No phone? No apps? No thanks. But the more I read, the more it made sense. Digital minimalism isn’t about tossing your phone in a drawer and joining a cabin in the woods (unless that’s your thing). It’s about being intentional with how we use technology—keeping what genuinely adds value to our lives and letting go of what doesn’t. What Changed for Me Once I started being more mindful, I noticed a few things: 1. **I could actually focus again.** ...