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You try to answer every message. You follow what people post across multiple apps. You switch between devices to stay on top of it all. And you end most days feeling foggy, anxious, and behind.
That’s digital exhaustion.
YOU DON’ T NEED A DIGITAL DETOX. YOU NEED A HEALTHIER WAY TO LIVE WITH TECHNOLOGY.
Technology management expert Paul Leonardi offers an achievable approach to improving our relationship with devices. The problem isn’t how much time we spend on our digital tools – it’s how they silently shape our attention, thinking, and emotions. We respond too quickly, use the wrong tools for the job, and stay ‘on’ long after work ends. Then we blame ourselves for feeling exhausted.
Based on two decades of research and illustrated with real-life stories, Digital Exhaustion introduces simple, science-backed rules that will allow you to manage the flow of information at your own pace without falling behind, use your tools more effectively, and spot the emotional traps that keep you from making real progress. No guilt. No radical lifestyle change. Just practical tips to feel more energized, more present, and more in control of your day.
This is the rule book for thriving in a connected world – on your terms.
Praise
“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, without being pollyannish about pitfalls and potential harms. Parents will get valuable information on how to raise healthy kids in the 21st century. The lessons in this book will stay with me.”
“This superb new book by award-winning scholar Paul Leonardi is by far his best work to date. And that is saying a lot. Digital Exhaustion 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. Do not miss this chance to learn, discuss with colleagues and friends, and figure out where you want to go next in managing the digital world at work and in life.”
“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!”
“You’re not imagining it—technology can be helpful and exhausting. 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.”
“The definitive guide for rescuing ourselves from the onslaught of mind-numbing, soul-crushing, and addictive digital tools that pervade our lives. 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.”
