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The Digital Detox Coach featured in the article ‘Here’s how to declutter your smartphone’ by Jonathan Wells in the 'The Gentleman’s Journal' a leading men’s luxury lifestyle publication, overing the latest in style, grooming, business, lifestyle, culture, food & more.

Quotes include “We need to remind ourselves that the purpose of technology is to serve us, not the other way round,” says Corby. “Streamlining and paring down is essential if we want to remain in control. It’s a good idea to keep news, sports and social media apps out of sight by relegating them to other screens.”

On Monday 8th February Colin Corby took part in a discussion with Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina, TEDx speaker, author and digital wellbeing expert, and Inês de Castro Fernandes ergonomics specialist. Topics discussed were:
• What our digital habits might be costing us?
• Impact on ability to focus, physical health and stress levels
• Practical tips and strategies to take care of your body and wellbeing in the digital age

I joined Ruth Mortimer on Instagram Live on Sunday 22 November to discuss what nature means to me as a technology wellbeing coach.

Ruth is the founder of Forest Clouds Nature Therapy, a Shinrin Yoko Practitioner, a Natural Mindfulness and Forest Therapy guide and was recently featured in The Observer Magazine (Sunday Guardian) being listed in the article "20 outdoor adventures for autumn".

It was last July that I had the pleasure of my first Forest Bathing event guided by Ruth in the woods at Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Reserve, so it was great to catch up with her again. If you would like to listen to our discussion, select read more for the link.

Today sees the launch of Technology Wellbeing Ltd, a new name to better align with the digital wellbeing and coaching focus of the business.
We understand how the collision between technology and behavioural psychology is changing the way we think, feel and behave.

Claire and I were on Instagram Live at 7pm on Monday 7th September where we were discussing our 4 weeks of digital detox and nature-connection challenges.

If you would like to watch our IG live discussion, select read more for the link.

Claire de Boursac contacted me because she was aware that she had been spending more time on her phone since lockdown when her in-person life shrank. She was still often out in nature and being mindful among the trees, but recently found herself unnecessarily checking emails while out and about or mindlessly scrolling social media in the evening. Whilst Claire’s smartphone use might be considered as minimal compared to most people, she thought that her journey through a number of digital detox challenges would be of interest to her many Instagram followers. In return I agreed to take part in a daily nature-connection challenge set by Claire and each week we would report back how we get on with our challenges. We will also discuss our experiences and on an Instagram Live on Monday 7th September at 7pm.

The Digital Detox Coach was interviewed on Instagram live by Libby Stevenson (@mumaste_yoga_wellbeing) on Thursday 16th April. Topics included how we can be more mindful and purposeful when online, and have a healthier relationship with our technology.

If you use technology on a daily basis, whether at home or at work, you probably need a regular Digital Detox, but you won't necessarily realise it.

The article Disconnect to Reconnect explains some of the reasons why.

Most of us now know that we need spend less time on our Smartphones and Tablets. It is similar to the recommendations of 5 portions of fruit and veg a day, 150 minutes of exercise a week and 7 hours or more of sleep. But it can be hard to get into the habit of a healthier and more rewarding lifestyle.

However, you may not be aware that you should also add at least 2 hours in nature per week to this list and there is a growing body of scientific research to support it.

Following successful customer onsite workshops, Business Productivity through Digital Detox is now available online.

The first online course in the Digital Detox Coach series is now available. Digital Detox - Taking back control has four online presentation modules and a face book live Q&A session. It is designed to inspire and motivate participants to be able to achieve a better and more productive digital/real life balance.

Following on from the success of the Essex Legal Service (ELS) top team briefing in October, two Business productivity through digital detox presentation workshops were held on Tuesday 27th November 2018.

The first Digital Detox - Coaching for Managers presentation was well received by Essex Legal Services (ELS), an in-house service of Essex County Council providing high quality and cost effective legal services for public bodies.

The first ‘Business productivity through Digital Detox’ presentation given to the top team of SCL Managed Services Ltd at the Crown Plaza Five Lakes Country club