For Neil Pasricha, awesome is more than an adjective … it’s his career. The author and public speaker specializes in highlighting life’s simple pleasures through his The Book of Awesome series and his blockbuster blog, 1000 Awesome Things.

No matter how positive Pasricha is in his day-to-day life, he struggles with the same things as the rest of the population. His smartphone is one of those struggles. In an attempt to take control of his device – and not the other way around – Pasricha has introduced new habits into his daily routine to reduce his usage. The result? An increase in happiness and greater life-technology balance.

To learn more watch Three Ways to Stop Your Cellphone From Interfering With Your Happiness.