I see you...checking your phone and answering emails during that Zoom meeting. You should know that multitasking is a myth.All that digital back-and-forth isn't helping you accomplish more; it's doing the opposite. You're actually task-switching, which is literally taxing your brain. Here are two key tips I used to stop the digital ping-pong game and reclaim my humanity. Maybe they'll work for you, too!

It's time to get serious about digital well-being and reclaim our humanity. Confirm Humanity is hosted by Irene Williams, founder and lead educator of The Digital Life Academy. The academy offers training and resources for individuals, teams and families to digitally declutter, get (and stay) organized and live healthy, productive digital lives. Request info on custom programs and presentations for your organization at thedigitallifeacademy.com.

I just wanted to let those people, brands and institutions who’ve handed over all their content creation to generative AI that I miss them. I’m still getting your emails and seeing your posts and ads…but it’s not really you. That bland verbiage you cranked out may have saved time, but it’s costing you connections and maybe even customers. AI can be helpful in many ways that can actually help you be more efficient and effective; perhaps try all that other stuff so you have time to be ‘for real’ in the words you share. In the meanwhile, wish you were here!

It's time to get serious about digital well-being and reclaim our humanity. Confirm Humanity is hosted by Irene Williams, founder and lead educator of The Digital Life Academy. The academy offers training and resources for individuals, teams and families to digitally declutter, get (and stay) organized and live healthy, productive digital lives. Request info on custom programs and presentations for your organization at thedigitallifeacademy.com.

What happens to our humanity when the people we see online and in ads are generated by artificial intelligence? The beauty brand Dove has taken a strong stance with an interesting twist. Get the scoop on the company’s approach. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to decide now about your personal and professional standards related to human representation and artificial intelligence.

It's time to get serious about digital well-being and reclaim our humanity. Confirm Humanity is hosted by Irene Williams, founder and lead educator of The Digital Life Academy. The academy offers training and resources for individuals, teams and families to digitally declutter, get (and stay) organized and live healthy, productive digital lives. Request info on custom programs and presentations for your organization at thedigitallifeacademy.com.