The art of sustainable digital minimalism lies in knowing when to bend and when to hold firm.
Be Flexible When: - Circumstances genuinely require temporary adjustment - Rigidity would damage important relationships - You're experimenting with new approaches - Perfect adherence would cause more stress than benefit
Be Strict When: - Core boundaries are challenged (bedroom, meals) - "Just this once" thinking emerges - You're in established danger zones (stressed, tired, bored) - Flexibility has become frequent excuse-making