Episode description

During our January technology fast, I've been diving into some books that are shifting how I think about life beyond screens. Today, I want to share four powerful reads that are helping me envision what I want my days to look like instead of defaulting to technology.

Here are the books that are transforming my perspective:

• The Opt-Out Family by Aon Lochner - Through a series of essays, she shows how one family helped their children observe and understand technology's impact

• Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke - Understanding the science of pleasure and pain in our high-dopamine world

• For the Family's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay - A beautiful perspective on creating home and family culture (written before smartphones took over)

• Habits of a Sacred Home by Jennifer Pitts - Using historical examples to help us think about living out our values

Whether you're in the middle of your own tech fast, thinking about starting one, or just wanting to be more intentional with your technology use, these books offer both inspiration and practical steps for creating the family culture you want.

Remember, a 30-day technology fast isn't just about taking a break - it's about resetting habits and creating new desires. Sometimes things just naturally fall away after that break. Other times, we develop new pleasures, like enjoying bedtime without our phones. Either way, the results are remarkable!

Want help starting your own tech fast? You can find the workbook at thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/techfast.

Need help creating a vision for your life in 2025? Check out the Create Your Vision Mini Course HERE.