Today, I talk with Sean Ross, a social media Data Scientist in the Bay Area, about digital minimalism. With his background working for social media-based companies, including Facebook on teams focused on the mental health of users, and his current endeavor of creating an app to cultivate in-person engagement, I ask him his personal perspective on how to manage our digital diets and use social media in alignment with our values. He shares some amazing thoughts and recommendations on how to navigate this growing digital world. GOLDEN NUGGETS: 1) Be intentional - pause and think about your reasoning; 2) Find alternate habits to create distance between you and the apps 3) Make a list of fun/practical activities to go to instead of media; 4) Review your values; 5) Be vulnerable - take the first move in reaching out to friends; 6) Make a list of all your connections to keep handy; 7) Create group text threads; 8) Take 10 minutes to think about your plan Want to get in touch with Sean Ross? S[email protected] Questions/Comments? [email protected]