live more offline
London
In this digital age there is more competition for our attention than ever
before. This has a knock on impact on our lives as where we place our attention
determines what we experience and how we feel... I, Alex La Via, was inspired to
set up Live More Offline after noticing the impact of digital technology in my
work and home life. Digital wellness is about using technology in a way that
brings us closer to the things and people we value rather than being distracted
away from our goals. Examples of unhelpful digital habits can be the extra
episode of Netflix which leaves us feeling tired the next day, digital
notifications that get in the way of focused work or scrolling time away yet
feeling we don't have the time for the things we love. I am passionate about
helping people to create a relationship with technology that is on their terms
and creates the life they want! Alex La Via The Live More Offline approach is
rooted in the evidence base of mindfulness and neuroscience. Drawing on research
emerging on the impact of digital technology on focus, memory, creativity,
empathy, wellbeing and sleep, to name just a few areas. I have experienced the
'always on' culture first-hand, within my corporate career, and understand the
challenges of managing the blurred line between work and home life. In addition,
I noticed my greatest challenge with technology on relocating to Yorkshire in
early 2018 and being between jobs. At this time, I started spending more time on
social media and Netflix. After noticing the impact on my life, I took the bold
decision to disconnect from digital technology by flying to Spain and walking
500 miles on the Camino de Santiago. Spending six weeks walking in nature and
disconnecting from digital technology, I felt energised, healthy and inspired.
This led me to question how to get the right balance back at home. From this
moment, I have undertaken academic research and furthered my training into the
impact that digital technology is having on wellbeing and creating the lives we
want. I now bring this combination of personal experience and knowledge to
empower others to find a balance with digital technology which supports their
goals and the life they want to live. It would be a pleasure to help you in
creating meaningful change to meet your needs and goals. Experience: Over ten
years' experience working within Big Four accountancy and FTSE 100 / FTSE 250
in-house environments Academic research with a Masters Degree in
Mindfulness-Based Approaches at Aberdeen University, with a research focus on
the impact that digital technology is having on wellbeing and the potential for
mindfulness in digital habit change Qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Teacher, listed by the UK Network for Mindfulness-Based Teacher Training
Organisations as a mindfulness teacher who adheres to the UK Good Practice
Guidelines Qualified digital wellness coach Studied with Judson Brewer's
'Mindfulness-Based Behaviour Change Facilitator' Training Course Qualified
Mental Heath First Aider
