“An invitation to think more deeply about the ways in which we interact with our devices. . . . Helpful for managers, parents, and those thinking about how to manage their digital lives.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Helpful…a nuanced perspective of technology use that acknowledges the demands of modern life while providing practical tools for reducing fatigue. Readers will be inspired to reassess their relationship with screens.” —Publishers Weekly
“Paul Leonardi makes a compelling case that digital exhaustion is a scourge that we can no longer ignore. Fortunately, he also provides a practical game plan for pushing back. It’s time to reclaim our lives!” —Cal Newport, bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work
“Digital Exhaustion is a must-read book for our times. Cogent. Compelling. Hopeful. Full of practical tips informed by science on how digital media can enrich our lives, as well as how to avoid the real harms. Parents will get valuable information on how to raise healthy kids in the twenty-first century.” —Anna Lembke, MD, author of Dopamine Nation
“This superb book develops a compelling, research-backed argument for the emotional and physical toll our overload of digital tools is taking on all of us—and offers a healthier path forward.” —Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School, and author of Right Kind of Wrong
“In this wise and practical book, Paul Leonardi shares strategies for becoming smart managers of our digital lives. From paring down my apps to limiting the carpool texts, I came away with several new ideas for reclaiming my time and energy.” — Laura Vanderkam, author of Tranquility by Tuesday and 168 Hours
“This gem is packed with research-based antidotes that will help us do better work, keep our sanity, and give the people we care about and love the attention they deserve.” —Robert I. Sutton, Stanford Professor Emeritus and author of The No Asshole Rule
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