It’s always synced, always searchable, and always open in a tab.

4. Phone Widgets That Limit the Doomscroll

Instead of letting my phone dictate my mood, I’ve turned the home screen into a calm zone. No social media on page one. Instead, I use widgets for the weather, calendar, and a “screen time” reminder. I also have a shortcut that auto-activates Do Not Disturb during work hours.

It’s like feng shui for my phone.

5. A Daily Digital Wind-Down Ritual

Evenings are when digital life can blur into burnout. I set a screen time cutoff—usually around 9 PM—and switch to analog activities like reading or stretching. I also use the iPhone’s “Wind Down” mode, which dims the screen, silences notifications, and helps my brain shift gears.

It’s a small boundary, but it’s made a huge difference in my sleep and focus.

6. Cloud Sync + Password Manager = Sanity Saver

Having everything backed up (Google Drive + iCloud combo) and secured with a password manager like 1Password means I rarely lose anything or waste time resetting accounts. It’s invisible peace of mind that frees up energy for things that actually matter.