Jim Katzaman - Persevering Writer

No, the app is still there. It's just the system acting up. It was that way for everyone on the chat. #DigiBlogChat

A10b Digital clutter builds quietly but affects speed, security and peace of mind. A few small habits—deleting, organizing and reviewing accounts—keep your tech life lighter and safer all year long. Start today. #DigiBlogChat

A10a Make digital cleanup a micro-habit. Five minutes each Friday: delete a few files, review apps, empty downloads. Tiny routines prevent massive clutter. Maintenance beats marathon decluttering sessions. #DigiBlogChat

A9 Retail promos, old webinars, newsletters you never open and marketing blasts from companies you bought from once. If you haven't read it in 3 months, unsubscribe. Your inbox should serve you, not marketers. #DigiBlogChat

A8 Email overload and notification noise stress many people. Try batching: check email at set times, disable non-essential alerts, and move newsletters into a filter folder. Less interruption equals clearer thinking. #DigiBlogChat

A7 Start with apps you downloaded “just to try.” Games you stopped playing, shopping apps used once, duplicate productivity tools, old travel apps. Many sit idle yet still track data or send notifications. #DigiBlogChat

Managing digital photos is easy. Every time I take a selfie I break the camera. #DigiBlogChat

A6 Three steps: backup, organize, prune. Use cloud storage or an external drive, create simple folders (year or event), then delete duplicates and blurry shots. Most people keep thousands of photos they’ll never revisit. #DigiBlogChat

But really, the best time to clean up is now and regularly throughout the year. Anything cleaned up during one month can be easily contaminated the next. #DigiBlogChat

A5 Digital Cleanup Day is a great nudge. Even 15 minutes helps: empty the downloads folder, delete duplicate photos, review app permissions. Small actions multiplied across millions of users can reduce digital waste and risk. #DigiBlogChat

A4 Data brokers thrive on forgotten accounts. Instead of a one-time purge, build a habit: review accounts monthly, use unique passwords, enable 2FA and remove profiles from sites you no longer use. Small, steady cleanup beats once-a-year panic. #DigiBlogChat

A3 Start simple: delete unused apps, clear cached files, update the OS, review permissions, remove old downloads and back up photos. A quick audit of what apps track your location or contacts is worth the effort. #DigiBlogChat

A2 Phones first, because they hold our lives. Then laptops, tablets, cloud storage, email accounts, old hard drives and even browser extensions. If it stores data or connects to the internet, it belongs on the cleanup list. #DigiBlogChat

Don't forget to count the Bluesky app, even when it's bumpy. It was horrendous for a chat Saturday morning. #DigiBlogChat

A1 Digital clutter slows devices, exposes old data and drains attention. The average person now has 80+ apps on their phone but uses about 9 daily. Spring cleaning boosts security, speed and focus. #DigiBlogChat

Joining #DigiBlogChat prerecorded to talk with Carol Stephen and LazBlazter about digital spring cleaning. Meanwhile, the intellectual property protection article goes live Monday morning.

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Make Tax Time Work for You Smartly use a refund - or handle a tax bill - and stay on track for financial goals

Whether you owe or get money back, tax season can build momentum — if you use it with intention.
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featuring Experian

Workflows Are the Real Business Superpower Smart systems free time, protect sanity and help small firms scale without chaos

Without documentation, consistency depends on memory — and memory doesn’t scale.
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featuring Ivana Taylor

When Diagnosis Becomes Dialogue Well-chosen words in healthcare influence healing, stigma and trust

“Pay attention to context, awareness and empathy, and listen more. That might have a better influence on health outcomes."
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featuring @endocrinewitch.bsky.social Remo Aguilar Stephanie Miaco, M.D.

Can AI Replace Therapy? Doctors weigh risks and rewards of mental health bots

Growth in therapy often comes from rupture and repair. A chatbot designed to validate rarely challenges harmful narratives.
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featuring Helen Madamba Remo Aguilar Stephanie Miaco, M.D.

Kind Thoughts and Value Attract More People on Social Media Saying something meaningful helps others to engage with you

“By engaging thoughtfully, you’re adding value, making an effort to forge connections and truly listening to what others have to say."
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featuring Madalyn Sklar

Coming this week: Articles about the perils of AI replacing therapy, financial challenges of caregiving and making small businesses explode.

A5 Teachers and mentors -- official and casual ‐- readily offer wisdom, providing you tap into your own wisdom to listen. #SpiritChat

A4 Wisdom teaches that you don’t get something for nothing. Joy is the result of a little elbow grease. #SpiritChat

A3 Spring teaches us patience. Flowers don't spring to life all at once, regardless of Disney movies. Getting twitterpated will arrive in due course. #SpiritChat

A2 Wisdom is taking advantage of experience while listening to learn more. #SpiritChat