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New Year's Resolutions for 2026

New Year's Resolutions for 2026

Five concrete resolutions for 2026 that focus on what makes us human: intentionality, creativity, relationships, learning, and purpose in a world of AI and digital distraction.

January 2, 2026 Viktor Stojanov
The Quantified Self: When Numbers Became a Mirror

The Quantified Self: When Numbers Became a Mirror

An exploration of the Quantified Self movement—its promise of self-knowledge through data, its darker implications, and how we're trying to find a middle path with Activities Matter.

December 26, 2025 Viktor Stojanov
Why Blocking Apps Won't Fix Your Phone Addiction

Why Blocking Apps Won't Fix Your Phone Addiction

App blockers are training wheels—not the solution. Real freedom from phone addiction comes from fundamentally changing your relationship with technology by finding purpose and using your phone as a tool, not a distraction.

October 25, 2025 Viktor Stojanov
Why We Use Social Media When We Know It's Bad for Us

Why We Use Social Media When We Know It's Bad for Us

This post explores the psychological reasons we use social media despite its known negative effects, using the analogies of candy, a lottery, and cigarettes to explain our behavior.

July 3, 2025 The Activities Matter Team
Beyond the Graphs: How Activities Matter Can Truly Change Your Life

Beyond the Graphs: How Activities Matter Can Truly Change Your Life

You've tracked your moods and activities in Activities Matter, but what's next? Learn how to move beyond data collection and use the app to generate actionable insights that create real change.

June 23, 2025 The Activities Matter Team
Are You Busy or Productive? Aligning Your Actions with Your Aspirations

Are You Busy or Productive? Aligning Your Actions with Your Aspirations

Feeling busy but not fulfilled? Learn the difference between busyness and true productivity, and how to align your daily actions with your long-term aspirations.

June 19, 2025 The Activities Matter Team
Welcome to the Activities Matter Blog: A Guide to a Life That Truly Matters

Welcome to the Activities Matter Blog: A Guide to a Life That Truly Matters

Welcome to the official blog for Activities Matter. Discover tips on journaling, intentional living, and how to use our app to build a life of purpose.

June 14, 2025 The Activities Matter Team