Going Phone Free

My reaction to the announcement about Ontario schools going phone free in Fall 2024. Here's why I agree with the decision... somewhat. Plus, how phone…

Apr 29, 2024 • 

Jake Ernst

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March 2024

Come train with me!

In partnership with Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute, I’ll be hosting a full-day immersive and in-depth training on the…

Mar 18, 2024 • 

Jake Ernst

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Hard-wired to keep watching

Unpacking the reasons why we get trapped by apps and algorithms. Exploring the primitive roots of our desire to focus and fixate on things even when…

Mar 11, 2024 • 

Jake Ernst

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February 2024

The kids who talk like adults

The case for a slower childhood to help kids congruently meet their developmental milestones. Why we need to resist adultification amidst pressure for…

Feb 26, 2024 • 

Jake Ernst

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How social media re-wired us all

Here’s how social media and mobile internet use re-wired our social and emotional instincts to make us more primal, pre-social, irrational, inward, and…

Feb 19, 2024 • 

Jake Ernst

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Can the internet replace a parent?

Many of today’s kids are being raised by the internet and its apps and algorithms are taking on parent-like roles. Here's how the internet is replacing…

Feb 12, 2024 • 

Jake Ernst

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The cost of being chronically online

A lot has changed over the last few years when it comes to our use of screens, social media, and the internet. It turns out, there are significant costs…

Feb 5, 2024 • 

Jake Ernst

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January 2024

We are wired for struggle

Unpacking four reasons why struggle is necessary: Stress is required for evolution. Challenge is required for growth. Discomfort is required for…

Jan 29, 2024 • 

Jake Ernst

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The rise of algorithmic moods

Being away from social media taught me something important about the algorithmic influence on our emotions: If they are powerful enough to change our…

Jan 22, 2024 • 

Jake Ernst

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Living life as avatars of ourselves

Reflections on a six-month fast from social media. I wanted to share the questions I'm asking myself after taking time away from addictive apps and…

Jan 15, 2024 • 

Jake Ernst

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December 2023

Becoming emotionally honest

The case for a new direction when it comes to the way we approach our emotions. Emotional honesty as a pathway for becoming free.

Dec 4, 2023 • 

Jake Ernst

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November 2023

Sabotaging our own success

Holding ourselves back from progress, leaning away from our strengths, freezing in the face of fear and self-doubt, reclaiming our worth, and taking…

Nov 27, 2023 • 

Jake Ernst

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