I’m talking about something I’m genuinely a little ashamed of: my screen time. It crept up on me and then got progressively worse during my traditional publishing journey, because my default coping mechanism became refreshing—social media, website hits, and my inbox—over and over, especially when there was no news (and there was no news for a long time). The result wasn’t “productive research.” It was anxious, mindless checking that made me feel more scattered and more tired. In this video I share a handful of practical changes I’m committing to over the next few months to dramatically reduce how much time I spend on screens. The goal isn’t to become anti-tech (which is, yes, ironic given my channel), but to use technology more intentionally—so I can get back to calmer days, deeper focus, and more consistent writing. I’m basically trying to stop living like I’m one notification away from something happening, and start living like the person who could happily read a real newspaper and listen to the radio in a cottage. If you’re stuck in the refresh loop, this is your permission slip to build friction, set boundaries, and reclaim your attention.