Digital Productivity
This quarter, we’ll chat all things Digital Wellbeing, starting with Digital Productivity and techniques for a conscious and healthy use of technology.
What is Digital Productivity?
Digital Productivity is the use of digital tools and skills to
- Ease your tasks
- Support time management
- Minimise digital distractions and mental exhaustion
Understanding your use of technology, potential personal pitfalls and strategies to address them is key to get through exam seasons, project crunch time or stress in your personal life.
Top tips for purpose-driven tech use
We’ve compiled a list of Dos and Don’ts – they’re a first step to healthier engagement with your digital devices.
Dos |
Don’ts |
| Identify your personal prominent distractions and choose relevant support techniques that work for you. You may have to try a few, but aligning them with your individual pitfalls and goals increase chances for success.
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Use random productivity apps. They are likely collecting your data and can be expensive. Always review privacy policies, check if you can afford the tool and assess their usefulness for your needs before signing up. |
| Take screen breaks. Taking deliberate time away from what you are doing helps you process information. Bonus points for keeping your phone in your pocket.
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Stare at your screen too long! Digital fatigue is prominent everywhere. Excessive screen use also can negatively affect your melatonin level and brain grey matter. |
| Set clear boundaries in your digital communication. Perhaps the most important point on this list, boundaries like turning off notifications, silent mode or ‘office hours’ for your devices help you avoid dependency, anxiety, and mental exhaustion. | Set notifications for everything. They can be useful, no question, but keep them for the important apps only. Which they are depends on you – once again, deliberate choices are your friend. |
Techniques and Training
The University offers a range of workshops to help you identify the ups and downs of your personal technology use. They’re free for all students and staff!
Digital Detox workshops
- Student Booking (Event Booking)
- Staff Booking (People & Money)
ReDD (Reducing Digital Distraction) workshops
- Student and Staff Booking (Website)
Watch this space for more techniques, definitions and resources…
