You probably clean your car regularly, and maybe even your closets too. But when was the last time you cleared out the virtual dust bunnies on your computer desktop or smartphone? Being mindful about your use of tech can actually contribute to your well-being, says Jayne Beilby, founder of the New York City\u2013based company Tech Tonic, which helps people pare down and reorganize their various gadgets. \u201cThe less you have to manage, the less stress you\u2019ll have,\u201d she says. That\u2019s because visual mess generates guilt and tells our brains that our work is not done. Here, Beilby offers a checklist to help you get a handle on your virtual clutter.<\/p>\n
Tackle Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n Most people tend to use 5 to 10 apps, but they can have 50 to 100 on their phone. Deleting unused apps will speed up your device and make it easier for you to quickly access your favorites.<\/p>\n Reduce Photo and Video Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cPhotos worth keeping should be a memory trigger for an event or behavior,\u201d says Beilby.<\/p>\n Clean Off Your\u00a0Desktop<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cFreeing up desktop space on your computer also frees up mental space,\u201d says Beilby.<\/p>\n Be Ruthless With Email<\/strong><\/p>\n Get over the fear of deleting something you\u2019ll need down the road. Better to deal with it right away and move on.<\/p>\n You probably clean your car regularly, and maybe even your closets too. But when was the last time you cleared out the virtual dust bunnies on your computer desktop or smartphone? Being mindful about your use of tech can actually contribute to your well-being, says Jayne Beilby, founder of the New York City\u2013based company Tech […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[409,462,463,464,465,466,467,460],"class_list":["post-16541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mind-and-spirit-uk","tag-apps","tag-declutter","tag-emails","tag-organize","tag-photos","tag-tech","tag-tech-life","tag-technology"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n\n
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