an analog gift guide

not without an internal debate on gift guide culture

Nov 18

189

16

17

October 2025

When algorithms prey on vulnerability

How social media systems identify our weaknesses and turn them into engagement

Oct 30

12

3

5

Change is good

Break Free is back, but different. A good different.

Oct 16

7

1

1

May 2025

Summer hours

Consider this my out of office auto-reply.

May 27

28

1

Quick Question with Rachel Kastner

Today, I’m introducing a new series called “Quick Question” where I interview different people from all types of backgrounds on their own relationship…

May 21

7

1

Practical ways to regain your attention span

We're more unfocused than ever, but we don't have to be.

May 13

70

4

10

Master list of clubs & events you can host with friends

Need an excuse to invite everyone over? Look no further.

May 6

34

3

1

April 2025

Quick Question with Francesca Phillips

Introducing a new interview series from Break Free from the Internet

Apr 29

9

1

3

Revisiting the past

A round-up of 7 Break Free essays worth revisiting.

Apr 22

12

1

Q&A #8 How do I recover after backtracking on my progress?

Slip-ups happen. How do you get back on the horse?

Apr 18

6

2

1

My phone is my nighttime crutch

The one habit I still haven't kicked - using my phone to fall asleep.

Apr 15

29

17

1

Is having a good relationship with your phone "wellness"?

And if so, does that make it exclusive to the privileged?

Apr 8

22

3

2