Digital Boundaries as Self-Care in the Always-On Era
Season 1, Episode 119
Screens are everywhere: our phones, our kids’ devices, the constant hum of background TV. Some days it feels almost impossible to step away. In this episode of Mucked Up My Self Care, Jill and Linda get real about the messy, imperfect process of setting digital boundaries for themselves and their kids. From bedtime routines to doom-scrolling traps, they share the highs, lows, and lessons of trying to find a healthier balance between technology and true self-care.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why screen time can feel like both a lifesaver and an energy drain for moms.
- How Jill and Linda are handling screen time differently with toddlers, tweens, and teens.
- The role boundaries play in protecting your peace, especially around noise and overstimulation.
- Why digital boundaries are a form of self-care, not just a set of rules.
- Simple strategies like “Do Not Disturb” mode, non-digital self-care blocks, and limiting device access.
- How to reframe screen use into more intentional connection and creativity.
Digital boundaries aren’t about perfection, they’re about protecting your peace and being intentional about how screens show up in your family life. Whether it’s cutting off phone use at night, carving out space for non-digital self-care, or navigating your kids’ ever-growing appetite for tech, Jill and Linda remind you that boundaries can create more room for presence, calm, and connection.
For a simple way to start with self-care, send them an email or connect with Jill on socials @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com and Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com
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