Article - Could You Benefit from Removing Email from Your Phone?
Started by Amanda Opie
350 points
Amanda Opie
In today’s 'always-on', it’s easy to feel like we’re on call 24/7 - especially when work email lives right in our pockets. But what if you took a step back and removed email from your phone entirely?
Hannah Docter-Loeb’s recent Slate article dives into this bold move and its vast benefits. By limiting access to email, she found herself more present in daily life, reducing the urge to constantly check for updates and giving her more mental space to focus on what truly matters.
From a mental health perspective, this small change could have a big impact. It creates clear boundaries between work and personal time, helping to combat burnout and fostering a healthier work-life balance. For many, it might also lessen the anxiety that comes with seeing unread notifications piling up.
What about you? Could removing email from your phone help you create a healthier relationship with work? If you’ve already tried this - or think it’s worth a shot - we would love to hear your thoughts!
Let’s start a conversation about taking control of our time and well-being.
350 points
Amanda Opie
In today’s 'always-on', it’s easy to feel like we’re on call 24/7 - especially when work email lives right in our pockets. But what if you took a step back and removed email from your phone entirely?
Hannah Docter-Loeb’s recent Slate article dives into this bold move and its vast benefits. By limiting access to email, she found herself more present in daily life, reducing the urge to constantly check for updates and giving her more mental space to focus on what truly matters.
From a mental health perspective, this small change could have a big impact. It creates clear boundaries between work and personal time, helping to combat burnout and fostering a healthier work-life balance. For many, it might also lessen the anxiety that comes with seeing unread notifications piling up.
What about you? Could removing email from your phone help you create a healthier relationship with work? If you’ve already tried this - or think it’s worth a shot - we would love to hear your thoughts!
Let’s start a conversation about taking control of our time and well-being.