I received an email yesterday that the Unihertz Jelly 2E smartphone I ordered on 12/23 has finally shipped.

In 2017 I learned about and got really into the concept of minimalism. Not in the artistic sense, but in the sense of removing physical and mental clutter from your life so that you are able to focus more on what truly matters.

For some time now – years – I have felt the need to be more meticulous in my time management and planning.

I'm half-way through a two-week news and social media fast. It's going just as I had hoped it would.

I couldn't resist. I've been wanting to try the Unihertz Jelly 2E ever since I heard about it. It's already pretty attainable at a base price of $169.99, but right now it's on sale for $159.99 and Unihertz is also running a 10% off promotion. So I figured why not?

For several months I made do with only a desktop. Now I also have a laptop (again). But do I really need both?

I read a fascinating article about a group of teenagers at a high school in Manhattan who have formed a “Luddite Club”. They focus on freeing oneself from social media, smartphones, and other addictive technology.

Another phone I've been looking at to help reduce my smartphone use is the Unihertz Jelly 2e.

I've been following the Light Phone project for a few years. I've come close to buying one on a couple of occasions, but always talked myself out of it at the last minute.