Goodbye Meta and Mastodon!
It has been a week since I posted Another social media detox and I have reflected on the changes made to have a healthier time online. I split the fourteen social media platforms I interacted...
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Another social media detox
During my weekend social media blackout, which is a new routine of mine, I realised I have over thirteen social media accounts. I can’t sustain this about of interaction and engagement. I have decided to...
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A Minimalist Weekend with no social media
I have made an intentional effort to spend more time in the present. During the week, I think about all the things I need to do or want to do at the weekend, only to find I run out of time. I completed the usual father duties I repeat each weekend, but I had time to organise the area of my life that needed my attention - my home!
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iOS 16 was a blessing
Apple's introduction of iOS 16 was a blessing. Not how you think either. It had nothing to do with lock screen widgets, focus modes, email scheduling, and message editing — quite the opposite. I found the update a blessing because it had been a disaster for my Apple iPhone 8.
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Why I am quitting gaming for 2023
It has been a long-standing passion of mine to enjoy the thrill of gaming. I’ve spent countless hours competing in online tournaments, playing story-driven games, and exploring the boundaries of my favourite titles. I still...
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A cold day out at the lake
Today, I spent the morning walking around Sale Water Park, Trafford, in -5°C frost. Although it was a chilly one, I got to see plenty of wildlife along the way. The mist above the lake made the scenes look special, which was appreciated as I explore the woodland around the are
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7 day challenge with an ipad (2022)
After a number of YouTubers had documented their experience with using an iPad exclusively for a month I thought to myself — Could I even last a week with using an iPad exclusively?
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Why I quit social media
It was early December 2021 and I created a new Twitter account. This time it will be different, I told myself. No more spending large amounts of time on the platform. I will discipline myself to refrain from getting sucked in. This is not what happened at all.
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