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Digital Detox - How Gadgets Take Over Your Life (Unabridged)
- Author
- Nick Baylor
- Narrator
- Ian Cartwell
- Publisher
- AIM Publishing
- Publish Date
- 2 July 2026
- Run Time
- 1 hour 54 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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- Author
- Nick Baylor
- Narrator
- Ian Cartwell
- Duration
- 1 hour 54 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9798894893839
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- AIM Publishing
- Genre
- Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude
Synopsis
Your phone knows you better than your closest friend. It knows when you wake up, what you read before sleep, how long you stare at other people's lives. It knows exactly which notification will make you reach for it-and it uses that knowledge 150 times a day. You didn't plan to become dependent, but somehow scrolling became automatic. Your attention is scattered, sleep feels less restorative, and real conversations require more effort than they used to. That nagging feeling that life is passing by while you're watching a screen keeps getting harder to ignore. This book won't tell you to throw away your devices or go completely offline. Instead, you'll discover what constant connectivity is actually doing to your brain, your relationships, and your sense of control. You'll understand why willpower alone never works against devices engineered by the smartest behavioral scientists on the planet, and you'll learn the practical, science-backed strategies that actually break the cycle. In this book, you will: • understand how screen overuse reshapes your attention, sleep, and emotional stability; • recognize the hidden signs of digital dependence in your daily routine; • learn science-backed methods to reduce screen time without feeling deprived; • rebuild your focus, deepen your relationships, and reclaim your mental clarity; • create sustainable digital habits that support a calmer, more intentional life. Your attention is worth fighting for.
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