For centuries, maybe even millennia, parents have been giving their kids some version of the following warning: if you lie down with dogs, you’ll get up with fleas. It encapsulates something we’ve known about human nature for a long time: behavior is contagious.
Read MoreMyrth founder and CEO Emma McLaren is popping in today to share her experiences with second-hand screen time - the idea that exposure to other people’s screens can affect the rest of us, too, even when we’re not using our own devices.
Read MoreMeet our mascot, Daly the Sloth, and learn more about why this lovable creature is the perfect example for self-care and intentional living.
Read MoreThis week in our Recommended Reading series, we’re exploring how boundaries and rules can help make our lives easier, more productive, and even--dare we say it?--freer.
Read MoreHere at Myrth, we think boundaries give you freedom. Join us as we explore how rules can, paradoxically, set you free by eliminating distractions and wasted effort.
Read MoreEvery now and then, Lauren Rad, one of the team members behind the scenes here at Myrth, will pop in with a personal blog post. This time, she’s sharing her adventures in using mindfulness to have a more relaxed and enjoyable vacation with her family.
Read MoreDigital health and physical health aren’t identical, but there’s some overlap between them. In this post, we’ll explore the Venn Diagram between the two.
Read MoreSmart phones are notoriously distracting, so some people have turned to using so-called “dumb phones” to focus better. We think smart watches might fill a similar purpose.
Read MoreExercise is a crucial tool for managing mental health, but it can be hard when it’s cold and snowy out. We thought it would be nice to spend some time in this week’s Recommended Reading talking about ways to stay active during the winter.
Read MoreYou’ve probably seen some blog posts from our founder, Emma McLaren, around here over the last several months—but do you really know her? Join us as we delve a little deeper into the mysterious history of Emma.
Read MoreEvery now and then, Lauren Rad, one of the team members behind the scenes here at Myrth, will pop in with a personal blog post. This time, she’s sharing her adventures in using a smart watch after a prolonged resistance to the idea.
Read MoreJust like your physical well-being, your digital wellness needs a checkup every now and then. Like a physical exam, a digital wellness checkup is nothing major--certainly not a process that will require an entire week of inventorying and monitoring and sifting and sorting. At most, you’ll need an hour or so of time to take a peek at the things you use most and think about how you use them.
Read MoreDuring the dark days of winter, a lot of us are tempted to hibernate and hunker down, but that can make our homes messier, and messy homes can cause a lot of stress. This week, we’re talking about building good habits that can help keep wintertime clutter at bay.
Read MoreHere at Myrth, we try really hard not to use the words “stressed” or “busy.” That's not because we don't sometimes feel that way, but because we are concerned about the message we send to those around us.
Read MoreHere at Myrth we talk a lot about Digital Wellness and building a healthy relationship with your phone and your tech. Our founder breaks it down in her life here and we talk about what it is here. One of the tools we have discussed is Screentime (on Apple OS). Here is our founder Emma’s Ode to the Screentime App.
Read MoreOne of the best ways to change a habit or establish a new one is to carefully track your behavior over a period of time. Until fairly recently, however, it wasn't all that easy to track baseline things about your own body.
Read MoreHere are some tips for reducing digital clutter and reducing your stress levels, too.
Read MoreHere at Myrth, we believe in the power of choosing the right words. In this post, we talk about why we chose the word “habit” to use when describing activities that we repeat on a regular basis.
Read MoreModern life can be lonely for a lot of people, and it’s not just our connections with others that are suffering. Our connections with ourselves, too, are strained. So it probably makes sense that, increasingly, we’re turning to our phones to fill in the gaps — but that’s not a great solution to the problem.
Read MoreThe holiday season is coming up, and we all know what that means: schedule disruptions. If you know roadblocks are coming, though, you can prepare for them. Here is a roundup of articles we’ve enjoyed about maintaining healthy routines during the holiday season.
Read More
