Tag: Mobile

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Maternity leave thoughts

Just a disclaimer: this blog deals with some sensitive issues such as pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, and mental health (specifically depression). I also have strong opinions about social media, as well as screen time and social media for children, which may come up in this post or others. These are not a criticism of the views of any reader; they’re just mine.

I wanted to mark my return to work with a blog post, because I haven’t managed to write anything since um, July 2024. I have certainly worked on some drafts, including this one, but I haven’t completed anything!

Anyway, let’s dive in. I mostly wanted to talk about social media and privacy (what a surprise!) as well as my pre- and post-birth experiences.

Focus vs. notifications

One of the best things I’ve done this year to help prevent burnout at work (and improve my mindfulness in my personal life) is to dive into notification settings on my computers and phone. Nothing sends me a notification without my consent! Here are the things that work for me:

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