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    Read to detox from screens

    LEARNING PLAN

    Read to detox from screens

    In an age of endless notifications and algorithmic feeds, many people feel trapped in cycles of distraction and screen dependency that leave them exhausted yet unable to focus on deeper pursuits like reading. This learning plan is essential for anyone who feels their attention span shrinking, misses the satisfaction of getting lost in a good book, or wants to reclaim their mental space from the constant pull of devices. It's particularly valuable for knowledge workers, students, and anyone seeking to restore balance between their digital and analog lives.

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    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 4 days ago
    Digital MinimalismIrresistibleBreaking Free: The Digital Detox Revolution12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Read to detox from screens with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Read to detox from screens.

    What You'll Learn

    • Understand the neuroscience of screen addiction and take concrete steps to break free from compulsive digital habits
    • Develop deep focus skills that enable hours of uninterrupted, meaningful reading and work
    • Rediscover reading as a transformative experience that engages your mind beyond surface-level information consumption
    • Create practical systems for choosing books over screens and building a sustainable reading practice
    • Design an intentional lifestyle centered on presence, depth, and meaningful engagement rather than constant digital stimulation

    Discover the psychology and neuroscience behind why screens are so addictive, and learn the first steps to reclaiming control of your attention.

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    Three experts reveal how to reclaim your humanity from screen addiction. From Cal Newport's systematic minimalism to a 7-week tech-free experiment, discover practical steps to reconnect with what truly matters.

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    Master the art of sustained concentration and create the conditions for deep, distraction-free work and reading.

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    Design a sustainable lifestyle that values presence over productivity, depth over speed, and meaning over constant stimulation.

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