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Thinking of giving up technology for Lent? We have 10 ideas for how to do it. Plus, you know, maybe why you shouldn’t.

Fasting from social media has been a popular choice the past couple years. Internet habits are out of control. People feel out of sorts. Maybe you feel the same way.

Chris and Adam offer up 10 ways to develop a better tech-life balance. Ten alternatives to going cold turkey while still finding a healthier diet with our devices.

Giving up social media isn’t just about our relationship with technology though. It’s also about our relationship to others. What do we do when giving up social media means cutting off connections to people?

Whether you’re thinking about Lent, or ready to log off for good, we’ll help you think about the vices and virtues of giving up.

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Grayscale: Wanna try it?

• On your iPhone: Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Color Filters > Grayscale. You can toggle it on and off there.

• On Android: Settings > Developer Options > Simulate Color Space > Monochromacy. (If “Developer Options” isn’t showing, go down to “About Phone” and tap it several times, then look for it.)

If Lent is new to you, Aaron Damiani offers a good primer on the long-standing Christian tradition in his book, The Good of Giving Up. Check it out here.

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