Clear the Clutter: How to Tidy Up Your Digital Life
As more of our lives move online, digital clutter has become a sneaky source of stress and distraction. Overflowing inboxes, cluttered desktops, too many browser tabs, pop-up notifications, and apps you haven’t used in months often reflect, and add to, mental overload. Luckily, a quick digital clean up can help you feel more focused and in control.
What is Digital Decluttering?
Digital decluttering is just like tidying your home — but for your phone, laptop, inbox, and online accounts. This could include:
- Deleting old apps
- Organizing files and folders
- Cleaning up your inbox and downloads
- Cutting back on notifications and distractions
- Updating or deleting unused accounts
Make it a Habit
Keeping up with digital clutter is easier when you build it into your daily routine. Start small by adding a quick 10-minute cleanup to the end of your day:
- Archive or delete emails
- Clear downloads
- Close unused tabs
- Empty the trash/recycle bin
By cleaning up your devices and limiting screen time, you can protect your brain from overload.
Take a few minutes each day to tidy up your devices so you can feel more organized and focused.
Source: healthline.com