EPISODE 235 – CEO and Founder of technology Wellbeing Ltd, International, TEDx speaker, and Creator of “The Digital Detox Coach,” Colin is a technologist, digital wellbeing coach, and endurance triathlete based in the United Kingdom. He is fascinated by the collision between technology and psychology and how this relationship is changing our world, our health, and even the way we think. He is passionate about helping people and organizations achieve a healthier, more productive, and ethically sustainable relationship with technology. Colin has over 30 years of experience leading technology companies which, together with the mindset of an athlete, he brings to his technology wellbeing practice. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Mathematics, and is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). In the episode, Colin shares practical strategies for using your phone less, how to engage in digital detox “snacks,” the role of your environment in terms of phone and social media use…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK COLIN IN THE EPISODE:

Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a “digital detox coach”?)
What is a “digital detox”? Does it require giving up phones/social media/computers/TV completely?
How can excessive screen time impact our mental and physical health?
What are potential long-term benefits of incorporating regular digital detoxes into our lifestyles?
What makes digital detoxing so difficult?

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