Digital declutter

I've been reading Cal Newport's "Digital Minimalism", and I've decided to try out the "digital declutter" exercise he describes in the first half of the book. Basically it's an elimination diet of optional apps & entertainment on your devices. The goal being to get back to a baseline, and giving yourself the perspective to consider whether a certain app is creating true value in your life, or is just another distraction worth cutting out from your life permanently.

I've built a list of the technology I want to eliminate during this 30 day period. Mostly distracting apps and websites, but I'm also limiting entertainment like streaming services and video games.

I already consider myself someone with a healthy relationship with technology, but I've no doubt the transition and adjustment period of having to find new ways to fill idle time will be tough. I've already identified reading, writing, and exercise as good substitutes during this period, but also a chance to get reacquainted with my hobbies.

This is day 1.