Simplify the Internet
Post written by Leo Babauta.
The Internet is overwhelming for many people — it never ends, and our connection to it is consuming more and more of our time.
When things get overwhelming, my advice is always the same: simplify.
But how do you simplify such a complicated beast as the Internet? It’s impossible! Actually, no, it’s doable, but it takes a willingness to let go.
Without letting go, there is no simplicity.
Let’s take a look at some ways to simplify the Internet.
The Complications
How you simplify depends a lot on what you do on a regular basis, and that’s different for everyone. Some common things that many people do regularly:
Social networks: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, Tumblr
Social news: Reddit, Digg, Hacker News
Blogs, cooking sites, long-form magazines and other fun/interesting things to read
News and sports sites
Email
Actual work tools like Google Docs, WordPress, Basecamp, etc.
Shopping sites like Amazon
Tools for learning like Code Academy, Khan Academy, Duolingo
Tools for productivity, goals and personal finances
Games
Videos
Music
Fitness sites
Whew! That’s just the tip of the iceberg too. I haven’t touched weird stuff, nerdy stuff, academic stuff, or porn.
Let’s see if we can simplify.
Simplify Social
Let’s start by saying that no, we don’t need to be connected on social networks as much as many people think they need to be. I have nothing against social networks, but I do think we let ourselves beco...
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