This week at I Am Here, we’re asking: How Can We Use Technology More Mindfully?

• Is tech taking up more space in our lives than we’d like to admit?
• How do we balance the benefits of being connected with the need to disconnect?
• What small habits can help us build a more mindful relationship with our devices?

From morning scrolls to evening doomscrolls, our phones, watches, and screens have a way of stealing attention. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

By being intentional about how we use tech, we can transform it from a distraction into a tool for wellbeing.

What Are We Watching This Week?

We’re watching How Is Your Phone Changing You? by AsapSCIENCE.

This short but eye-opening video explores how our phones affect the brain, attention span, and even sleep.

It’s packed with research-driven insights that help us reflect on the way we interact with our devices every day.

Rather than shaming tech use, it encourages a more mindful approach to how, when, and why we pick up our phones.

Watch the full video here – 3 minute watch

What Are We Reading This Week?

We’re reading 5 Tips for Kick-Starting a Mindful Tech Self-Care Habit by Everyday Health.

This article helps us reflect on our daily digital routines and encourages us to experiment with healthier boundaries.

From taking screen breaks to noticing how our body feels after scrolling, these tips are small but mighty—and grounded in self-awareness.

Read the article – 5-minute read

Who Are We Quoting This Week?

“Mindful consumption is the object of this precept. We are what we consume. If we look deeply into the items that we consume every day, we will come to know our own nature very well.”

– Thich Nhat Hanh

This quote from Thich Nhat Hanh emphasises the importance of being mindful of our consumption habits, including our technology use.

Every scroll, click, or stream becomes an opportunity to understand ourselves better and make choices that support our mental health and wellbeing.

At I Am Here, we believe it’s not just about what we do online—it’s about how it makes us feel. Remember the belief that it’s ok not to feel ok; and it’s absolutely ok to ask for help.