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Digital Boundaries with Family and Friends
"I don't reply on WhatsApp after 10 PM". "No work calls on weekends". — Explicit, firm.
Goal
Protect personal time without being "rude" to those around you.
Steps
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Define 3 specific digital boundaries (time, type, person).
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You reclaim evening hours. Sleep deeper.
Evidence base
School: Boundaries / Indistractable
Founders: Nedra Tawwab · Nir Eyal (2021)
Nedra Tawwab's "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" 2021 and Eyal's "Indistractable" 2019 link clear boundaries to higher relationship ease.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Digital Boundaries with Family and Friends" take?
This exercise takes about 20 minutes, practiced solo in a Social format.
When will I notice the effect of "Digital Boundaries with Family and Friends"?
You reclaim evening hours. Sleep deeper. In the short term: People begin expecting correct timing to contact you.
Is "Digital Boundaries with Family and Friends" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Boundaries / Indistractable (Nedra Tawwab, Nir Eyal (2021)). Nedra Tawwab's "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" 2021 and Eyal's "Indistractable" 2019 link clear boundaries to higher relationship ease.
Is "Digital Boundaries with Family and Friends" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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