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  • Learn to unlearn

    Learn to unlearn

    Daily writing prompt
    How do you stay motivated when learning something new?
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    Why is Adaptability a key to learn?

    The one distinct quality that separates great leaders from the rest is their ability to consistently learn to unlearn techniques that may have become irrelevant with age.

    Adaptability and flexibility of mindset is required to course correct when we realize our existing skills and knowledge may need a refresh.

    Many of us are not able to learn new things for the fear of not being able to unlearn already held knowledge.

    Hence having an open mind is the first step to remain optimistic in an ever changing world that demands us to course correct at various points of time.

    Sitting and reflecting quietly in solitude is one great recipe to start the journey of learning new things

    The following insight has been adopted from Cal Newport’s book Digital Minimalism.

    Learn to unlearn

  • Power of Slow Productivity

    Power of Slow Productivity

    Daily writing prompt
    Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.
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    Do you practice Slow Productivity

    Right now what comes to my mind is the power of slow productivity. In this fast paced world this is a concept everyone should be aware of.

    Cal Newport has highlighted the three principles of Slow Productivity in his best selling book.

    1. Do fewer things
    2. Work at a natural pace
    3. Obsess over quality

    I find the concept very pragmatic and health friendly. When practiced with rigor it can increase our longevity and makes us happy.

    Hence I would urge all of you to practice this in your daily lives to make them as good as a slow cooked meal.

    Power of Slow Productivity

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Start Loving Boredom

    Start Loving Boredom

    Daily writing prompt
    What bores you?
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    Do you LOVE BOREDOM?

    It may surprise you if I ask you to start loving boredom, but rest assured this post will enlighten you on the reason for the same.

    Cal Newport has mentioned that boredom has a huge role to play in terms of improving focus and concentration.

    Also James Clear has mentioned that excellence and boredom are related. To achieve excellence you have to love doing the same things over and over again.

    Start Loving Boredom

    For another insightful post on the same topic, please visit the link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/boredom-is-the-biggest-threat-to-success-how/

    To know Cal Newport’s take on the same topic please visit:

    https://calnewport.com/on-deep-breaks

  • Say Bye to Social Media

    Say Bye to Social Media

    Daily writing prompt
    Do you need a break? From what?
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    If I were to take a break, I would say bye to social media.

    In the hypermediated world dominated by social media and digital gadgets I strongly feel that we are surrendering our autonomy.

    Being addicted to digital gadgets waiting for that one like or comment has slowly taken control of our lives without our notice.

    As mentioned by Cal Newport in Digital Minimalism its high time we realized this and use digital gadgets and social media judiciously.

    Say Bye to Social Media

    Read this post to know more:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/surrendering-freedom-to-social-media/

    To know more about Cal Newport, please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Science behind Technology Addiction

    Science behind Technology Addiction

    How do Tech Companies drive Technology Addiction?

    The science behind technology addiction revolves around 2 primary factors.

    In his book Digital Minimalism, the author Cal Newport enlightens us on these two factors that are exploited by tech companies to glue us to their products and websites.

    The Drive for intermittent positive reinforcement and social approval are responsible for our addiction to all the technology platforms.

    This has been highlighted in the below insight.

    For another insightful post from the same book, please visit:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/surrendering-freedom-to-social-media/

    To know more about the author please visit:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Surrendering Freedom to Social Media

    Surrendering Freedom to Social Media

    Why should you not surrender your freedom to social media?

    If you are in the process of surrendering your freedom to social, this post is for you.

    In the modern day we have all become puppets at the hand of social media. Neither do we have the autonomy to enjoy solitude, it is as if the digital media has taken control of our lives.

    Cal Newport throws more light on the same in his book Digital Minimalism and inspires us to maintain our autonomy.

    Surrendering Freedom to Social Media

    For another interesting insight from the same book please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/control-your-idle-brain/

    To know more about Cal Newport, please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Learn to enjoy SOLITUDE

    Learn to enjoy SOLITUDE

    Do you enjoy Solitude?

    Once your learn to enjoy solitude life becomes a better place to live in. In this hypermediated world, with the proliferation of electronic gadgets we are seldom able to enjoy time with ourselves.

    In his book Digital Minimalism, the author Cal Newport mentions that in the modern day even when we are alone we feel anxious to check emails, social media because of the profound impact of gadgets in our daily lives.

    As mentioned in this wonderful quote, the more we learn to enjoy being with ourselves without the need of any gadgets the more fulfilling our lives will become.

    For another interesting insight from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-need-for-mouse-book-clubs/

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Guard against Solitude Deprivation

    Guard against Solitude Deprivation

    How is Solitude Important in our lives?

    In his book Digital Minimalism the author Cal Newport educates us to guard against Solitude Deprivation.

    Spending quality time with ourselves is very important for leading an anxiety free and fulfilling life.

    This is when we should completely avoid digital means like social media.

    This is defined as follows:

    Guard against solitude deprivation

    For another insight from the same book wherein the menace of social media and addiction has been mentioned, visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/why-is-igen-group-prone-of-depression/

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit:

    https://calnewport.com

  • Uninventing the LIKE button

    Uninventing the LIKE button

    Why should you ignore the LIKE button?

    Had I been granted one golden wish, Uninventing the LIKE button would be at the top of my wish list.

    Ever since Facebook invented the LIKE button, we humans have got addicted to it.

    When we give too much importance to this button or two word comments as in social media, it gives a signal to the brain that we would rather prefer superficial short connections rather than physical conversations and real connections.

    Uninventing the Like button

    Ever since this feature has come into existence it has dominated our lives and has made us addicts.

    Hence it is very important to be conscious of this fact and focus on real meaningful connections.

    For another similar insight from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-amish-community-and-digital-minimalism/

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit:

    https://calnewport.com

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  • Why is iGen group prone of Depression?

    Why is iGen group prone of Depression?

    What makes the iGen group prone to depression?

    To know why the iGen group is prone to depression, read this blog post inspired from the book Digital Minimalism written by Cal Newport.

    This group show marked changes in mental health due to exposure to exposure to internet and gadgets at an early age.

    Jean Twenge’s finding shows how exposure to gadgets and digital technologies at an early age can be detrimental to our mental health.

    For another similar insight inspired from the same book, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/control-your-idle-brain/

    To know more about Cal Newport and his work, please visit this link:

    https://calnewport.com