Cellular Balance Workbook was created from insights gained through democratic design practices. This is the only workbook on digital well-being that was created for and by people who have struggled to create balance with their phones:

“Basically all the time my phone could have taken, I fully reinvested into myself … I focused on having a cleaner, leaner lifestyle in terms of what I consumed overall.” —Alfred, a workshop participant from 2024

“Once I set my phone down it’s like my brain worked better which made all the things I wanted to do for my kid’s school not really feel so big after all. We did three of my ideas in five days!” —Catherine, a workshop participant from 2022

“I made strides in understanding and consciousness regarding the habit of looking at my phone … My phone is my tool, I am not my phone’s tool. This is how it should be!” —Neal, a workshop participant from 2024

Creating balance with the smartphone involves integrating the helpful and releasing the unhelpful aspects of it. What is helpful and unhelpful is unique to everyone, so the design changes will be customized by you. To redesign your phone, no additional apps, software, or subscriptions need to be downloaded or purchased. This workbook is for anyone who would like to use their phone intentionally rather than instinctively.

It is recommended, not required, to have a friend or two to do the workbook with for accountability. This makes the process a lot more enjoyable and helps everyone stick with their goals.

By redesigning her smartphone, the author saves an average of 3.5 hours a day which used to be spent on her phone. This adds up to over 53 days in a year. Without the phone’s pull on your attention, you can reclaim your time too.

What would you do 53 extra days a year?