Appstinence: Less screen time, more green time (Recording)
On average, U.S. teens spend 4.8 hours a day on social media. That’s 4.8 hours that could be spent on other experiences, like in-person interactions, time in nature and much-needed sleep! This event features Gabriela Nguyen, founder of the “appstinence” movement, a Gen Z-led social movement calling for us to walk away from our personal social media accounts.
Rather than relying on digital detoxes, algorithm hacking and superficial tips and tricks that actually keep us tied to social media platforms, the appstinence movement calls for a lasting and comprehensive solution to the seemingly inescapable attention economy – opting out.
Gabriela will discuss how to get off social media for good using the 5D method. She will also answer your questions about dumbphones, phone plans and departing from the digital world.
Parents, teenagers, young adults and anyone looking to free themselves from screen time so they can have more green time will appreciate this event.
This event is part of our Families Together in Nature program, a series of events and resources to help parents and caregivers get out in nature! Our aim is to remove barriers, offer inspiration and create community. Find more resources on our website and join the Families Together in Nature group on The Trailhead, our free online community. It’s the place to share resources, ideas, questions, insights – and to cheer each other on!
This event is FREE but registration is required. There is a suggested donation of $25. If you can’t join us live, register for the event anyway and a recording will be sent to your inbox approximately two weeks after the event.
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Gabriela Nguyen is the Gen Z founder of the “appstinence” movement, a Gen Z-led social movement calling for us to walk away from our personal social media accounts, replacing it with direct-line communication and in-person interaction. Rather than relying on digital detoxes, algorithm hacking, and superficial tips and tricks that keep us on social media platforms, the appstinence movement calls for a lasting and comprehensive solution to the seemingly inescapable attention economy– opting out. The movement began as a student organization at Harvard where Gabriela has recently graduated, and has grown to include members on all continents (except Antarctica!) and almost all living generations. Participants of the appstinence lifestyle come from all walks of life, from college students to comedians, entrepreneurs to software engineers. In addition to being praised by voices such as Jonathan Haidt and Arianna Huffington, the movement has been featured by The New York Times, Business Insider, Harvard Ed, WIRED, Newsweek, and various outlets across the globe.
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