Stop saying Yes

Here is this week’s 1% MORE—4 short prompts using Mind over Tech’s M.O.R.E framework to trigger tiny improvements to your digital habits.

This week's theme is: ⛔️ Boundary

Mindsets and habits to create supportive environments and set expectations in your digital life.


Mobilise.

a trigger to inspire motivation

Author Greg McKeown on the power of sometimes being able to say ‘no’:

“Only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter.”

Source: Essentialism


Observe.

an approach to gather data

Be curious about how all screen activity looks the same from the outside—how can you tell if someone is in deep work, or killing time on social media?


Reflect.

a prompt to inspire change

In what ways do you contribute to establishing a culture of always being available to other people?


Experiment.

an invitation to disrupt your digital habits

Use both physical and digital signals to indicate to others that you are not currently available and prevent them from interrupting your flow.

Until next week,

— Jonathan
Founder of Mind over Tech