In Digital Exhaustion: Simple Rules for Reclaiming Your Life, researcher Paul Leonardi offers practical strategies for staying energized in a world that never stops buzzing. Here are six highlights you can try today:
- Stop Using Half Your Tools
Too many apps scatter your focus. Keep only the ones you use often. Delete or mute the rest. - Batch and Stream
Instead of reacting to every ping, set times to check messages and emails. Grouping tasks gives you back a sense of mental rhythm. - Wait — One Hour, One Day, One Week
Not everything needs an instant reply. Pausing helps you prioritize and respond thoughtfully. - Don’t Assume
It’s easy to misread tone in texts or emails. Ask questions before you react emotionally. - Always Be Intentional
Before opening your phone, pause and ask: Why am I doing this right now? - Be Here, Not There
When you’re with family, at the gym, or winding down, give your full attention to that moment.
These little steps add up to a powerful strategy to overcome digital exhaustion.
Holly Kouvo is a personal trainer, functional aging specialist, senior fitness specialist, brain health trainer, writer, and speaker.