Stephan Neff
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536 Craig Mattson: How To Deal With Digital Overwhelm at Work
536 Craig Mattson: How To Deal With Digital Overwhelm at Work
536 Craig Mattson: How To Deal With Digital Overwhelm at Work
Thursday 24th April 2025
Craig Mattson discusses managing digital overwhelm at work with practical tips and personal anecdotes. Tune in for insights on balancing tech and well-being.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise the signs of digital overwhelm and take steps to address it.
- Set boundaries with technology, such as switching devices to flight mode.
- Take regular breaks from screens to reduce stress.
- Find joy in offline activities to balance tech use.
- Compare screen time with others to gain perspective on your usage.
"Overwhelm is a negative response that you are aware of negativity that is brought in."
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of emails, Zoom meetings, and digital notifications? In this episode of 'Steps to Sobriety', host Stephan Neff sits down with Craig Mattson to tackle the issue of digital overwhelm at work. Craig, a professor at Calvin University, shares his insights from interviewing Gen Z and Millennial professionals about their experiences with tech stress.
They discuss how rapid technological advancements can create a mix of excitement and anxiety, and how our constant connectivity can lead to burnout. Craig explains that digital overwhelm is more than just screen time—it's the intersection of intense technological development and our emotional responses to it. He shares anecdotes from his research participants, including an electrician on a TV set and a non-profit professional, highlighting how digital stress manifests in different ways.
Stephan and Craig also explore practical strategies for managing digital overwhelm, such as taking regular breaks, setting boundaries with technology, and finding joy in offline activities. You'll hear about the importance of recognising when you're feeling overwhelmed and taking steps to address it. Whether it's switching your phone to flight mode or comparing screen time with a partner, small changes can make a big difference.
Craig's humorous story about realising his own excessive phone use serves as a reminder that we're all in this together. This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone struggling with digital overwhelm. So if you're feeling the pressure of constant connectivity, tune in to learn how to reclaim your peace of mind and improve your work-life balance.