Digital Minimalism and Digital Overload | Kelsey Green
How Gen X Women Can Set Technology Boundaries and Get Their Focus Back
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Feeling the weight of digital overload? Kelsey Green joins Gratitude Geek to break down digital minimalism and practical technology boundaries that help Gen X women solopreneurs reclaim focus and mental health without ditching tech entirely.
Kelsey shares her journey from tech burnout—thinking she had ADHD—to liberation through Cal Newport-inspired principles: Does your tech serve your values, or are you serving it? Learn to scale back social media, use analog tools like paper planners, create physical phone boundaries, and prioritize high-quality hobbies over endless scrolling.
Perfect for women rebuilding businesses after cancer, divorce, or burnout who want sustainable growth that fits real life.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Kandas’s Digital Overload Experience
00:42 Kelsey Green’s Journey to Digital Minimalism
02:06 ADHD vs Digital Overload: Is There a Connection?
03:09 What Is Digital Minimalism? Core Principles and Resources
04:36 Scaling Back Social Media and Finding Liberation
07:06 Boundaries for Business and Online Presence
08:40 The Impact of Digital on Social Skills and Community
10:40 The Problem of Digital Persona vs Reality
12:34 Practical Tips for Digital Boundaries and Notifications
15:48 Creating Physical Boundaries for Phone Use
17:04 The Shift from Desk Phones to Smartphones
19:17 Using Analog Tools and Paper Planning
23:55 Reclaiming Time: High-Quality Hobbies and Projects
26:16 The Value of Boredom and Embodied Experiences
28:11 The Art of Conversation and Face-to-Face Interaction
32:13 Self-Accountability and Digital Boundaries
35:16 Sharing Personal Stories and Boundaries in Content
39:32 Balancing Vulnerability and Privacy Online
41:51 Content Creation vs Consumption: Finding Balance
44:59 The Power of Creating Over Consuming
46:51 Learning from Beginners and Embracing Imperfection
48:49 Building Connection Through Small Talk
49:47 Practicing Curiosity and Asking Questions
50:41 Gratitude as a Business Strategy
52:08 Daily Gratitude Practice and Living with Intention
Guest: Kelsey Green
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