about us
we're techtimeout
We enable healthier relationships with technology.
You might think that we're anti-tech, but actually, we love tech!
Technology opens up opportunities and keeps us connected. But can you have too much of a good thing?
There's no denying that technology can distract from other aspects of our lives - like real conversations and our ability to switch off and enjoy some downtime.
There's a vast amount of scientific and anecdotal evidence linking the overuse of technology to feelings of anxiety, stress, burnout and depression.
We believe there's a better way. A way that supports digital wellbeing, mental health and productivity.
Our work provides businesses with actionable ways to support employees to manage a world of endless notifications, multiple communication channels and blurred work/life boundaries.
the people
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Tech has been and always will be a key part of our lives.
As one of the directors at Six Ticks – a UK based software and website development company – Steff has spent the majority of her working life connected to a phone or laptop.
But, after years of working long days at a computer, moving from computer to the TV, and watching Netflix whilst mindlessly checking her phone, she realised it was time for a conscious uncoupling with tech.
This is when Steff started to look closely at the nation’s relationship with technology. She herself started to trial ways to become more tech conscious and then rolled out practices within her own business and received refreshing results and feedback.
After lots of research and a partnership with a psychologist, the true impact of our technology usage has become clearer. We’ve found that most people aren’t happy with the amount of time they spend connected to technology but they don’t have the tools or know-how to change it.
We launched with two initiatives techtimeout tuesday and the techtimeout10 challenge. Hundreds of businesses and thousands of individuals have been involved with these challenges. These services have made a positive difference to workplaces across the UK and in the USA.
The techtimeout10 challenges enables businesses to become 'techtimeout aware' - the first step in supporting employees with their technology-use.
Our insight from this challenge and further partnerships with businesses helped us develop our digital wellbeing training offering.
For businesses who are truly leading the way, we've developed a workplace accreditation to recognise businesses who have practices in place to support employees with their mental health and productivity.
We have a big vision - we want to change the way individuals, families and businesses use technology and we feel our work is more important than ever.
Generally, employees spend over a third of their day at work. Most of this time is spent online and looking at screens. As workplaces, it’s important to support your employees and give them the tools to notice the negative effects of too much screen time.
We believe that enabling employees to create healthy habits and set boundaries with their screens is the missing piece in a health and wellbeing strategy. We want to highlight the businesses recognising and leading the way in this area.
After-all, a happy and healthy workforce contributes to a successful and sustainable business.
Together, we can change the way that we all use technology for the better.
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