Sophie Harrington

You’ve got over 100 apps on your phone — but how many do you actually use? More importantly, how many actually make your life better? If you’ve ever opened your phone for one task and ended up down a rabbit hole of distractions, you’re not alone. Most of us are juggling dozens of apps daily, Read More

You open your phone to check one message, and 20 minutes later, you’re still there. You’ve scrolled, tapped, replied, browsed… and now you’re wondering how time vanished. Sound familiar? In today’s hyper-connected world, our digital lives often run on autopilot. The average adult in the UK spends over 4 hours a day on mobile devices, Read More

It starts innocently. A note-taking app here. A task manager being there. Then, a communication tool, a scheduling assistant, a project dashboard, and before you know it, your workflow is juggling eight apps just to get one task done. Welcome to the age of work tool clutter. Modern workspaces are brimming with software promising to Read More

You wake up on Saturday, phone in hand, eyes still adjusting. Notifications pour in — messages, updates, reminders, headlines. You scroll absentmindedly, and before your feet even hit the floor, you’re already mentally overstimulated. Sound familiar? The weekend, meant to be a pause, often becomes another extension of the workweek — just with more scrolling, Read More

Day one is the easy part. You log off, silence notifications, and tidy up your digital clutter. You feel ambitious, maybe even relieved. By week two, though, you start to squirm. The space where constant pings used to live is now eerily quiet. Your thumb reaches for apps you’ve deleted. You realise just how deeply Read More

You’ve done the digital detox. The pings are gone. The constant scroll has stopped. Your mind feels clearer, your days calmer, and your attention less scattered. But now what? After 30 days (or even just a week) of cutting back on screen time, most people notice real, meaningful changes: deeper sleep, sharper focus, and more Read More

Technology is incredible — there’s no denying that. With a few taps, you can video call loved ones, book a last-minute flight, or learn a new language on your commute. But let’s be honest how often are you picking up your phone for something specific and then 20 minutes later, you’re still scrolling? Sound familiar? Read More

We live in a world where notifications never stop. Inboxes overflow, and screens are always with us. If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling without purpose, checking emails out of reflex, or wondering where your day went, you’re not alone. This is where digital minimalism steps in. Digital minimalism isn’t just a buzzword or a quick Read More