Great article! This sums up an enormous amount quite nicely and it would be enjoyable to see future articles elaborate on each section. I want to highlight the parts where you encourage people to identify what actually does matter to them as personal guides to reorganize. The impulse to declutter and unplug are worthy, but they are at odds with a culture that basically says “life will suck Monday-Friday, much of your funds need to be reallocated to corporations the moment you get them, and there will be scant joy - so tune out to get by.” That’s the fog many of us are laboring through. I have to remind myself all the time that, say, a Tuesday night is for art and socializing, not merely for recuperation from labor facilitated by zoning out online.
I have a few more connected articles on these topics :). They will flesh out each of these sections a bit more. One is on selecting a job (online or offline) that allows you to have enough time and money to enjoy life. Another one is on understanding how to use your money and time well to derive satisfaction from what you have instead of always seeking more. It'll talk about financial planning as a way to experience more offline.
It is hard to detach ourselves from the constant stream of information and responsibilities. I believe we can though and that it can bring immense joy into our lives!
Great article! This sums up an enormous amount quite nicely and it would be enjoyable to see future articles elaborate on each section. I want to highlight the parts where you encourage people to identify what actually does matter to them as personal guides to reorganize. The impulse to declutter and unplug are worthy, but they are at odds with a culture that basically says “life will suck Monday-Friday, much of your funds need to be reallocated to corporations the moment you get them, and there will be scant joy - so tune out to get by.” That’s the fog many of us are laboring through. I have to remind myself all the time that, say, a Tuesday night is for art and socializing, not merely for recuperation from labor facilitated by zoning out online.
I have a few more connected articles on these topics :). They will flesh out each of these sections a bit more. One is on selecting a job (online or offline) that allows you to have enough time and money to enjoy life. Another one is on understanding how to use your money and time well to derive satisfaction from what you have instead of always seeking more. It'll talk about financial planning as a way to experience more offline.
It is hard to detach ourselves from the constant stream of information and responsibilities. I believe we can though and that it can bring immense joy into our lives!