10 resolutions for 2025 to improve your digital life

The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals that help us grow and improve. In the digital world, this is no exception.

After reheating and aligning objectives in your life, you can also sneak in some digital life goals that can impact your New Year's resolutions and are even already part of the trend of reducing screen time or having better digital hygiene.

Among the main goals that some users have is to better organize their digital data and even erase much of the information footprint that exists. Given these ideas, we leave you with 10 goals that are achievable in the short term.

1. Organize your digital life

One way to 'clean up your smartphone' is by deleting apps, files and photos you no longer use to free up space and improve the performance of your devices. It's also important to use a password manager and activate two-factor authentication to protect your accounts.

As an extra, it is a good idea to do a cleanup on social media, review your contacts and stop following accounts that no longer provide value.

2. Invest in cybersecurity

In addition to constantly updating your devices and applications to have the latest security patches, it is important to be more careful with suspicious emails and avoid falling for scams such as phishing or quishing.

Learn basic cybersecurity to protect your personal information through an online course and purchase an antivirus for your smartphone.

3. Encourage continuous learning

To continue with the goal of learning more, a good option is to sign up for an online course that will help you improve your digital skills or learn something new. Spend at least 30 minutes a day reading articles, blogs or watching educational videos in your area of ​​interest, and you will find that you can discover new digital tools that will optimize your work or your hobbies.

4. Reduce your screen time

Audit your screen time. You can use tools like Screen Time on iOS or Digital Wellbeing on Android to monitor how much time you spend on each app. Identify the apps that consume the most time and assess whether they are really necessary or if you can reduce their use. A very simple way to avoid the temptation to enter is to disable notifications for these types of apps. In both operating systems, you can manage permissions directly in each app.

If you have a hard time putting down your smartphone screen, you can create spaces in your home where device use is not allowed, such as the dining room or bedroom. Use a traditional alarm clock instead of your phone to avoid checking it when you wake up.

5. Be more digitally sustainable

Turn off your devices when not in use and reduce streaming quality if not necessary to reduce your carbon footprint. You can also make it a goal to clean out your electronics and donate or recycle devices you no longer use.

6. Contribute to a positive digital community

Participate in forums and social networks with constructive and kind comments, share valuable content that inspires and motivates others, and support digital projects that promote a positive impact on society.

7. Evaluate what Cloud service you need and make backups

Many users choose to have their information stored in the cloud and hire a storage service. Evaluate whether it is the right one and, above all, create a backup of the information you have on your devices to avoid using gigabytes in your subscription.

8. Use tools to focus

Download apps like Forest, Focus@Will or Freedom to help you stay focused and limit digital distractions. Turn on Do Not Disturb mode during work or break periods to free up time for other things outside of your digital life.

9. Review and prioritize your subscriptions

Make a list of the services you have signed up for and evaluate which ones you actually use. Cancel those you don't use often or consider alternating them (subscribe to one for a couple of months and then switch to another).

Some services still allow shared accounts with family or friends, splitting the costs and making sure everyone follows the rules of use. Some telecommunications companies include streaming services in their internet or telephone packages. For example, Telmex, Izzi or Totalplay in Mexico offer subscriptions to platforms such as Netflix or Disney+ at no additional cost.

10. Live more offline

Dedicate one day a week to completely disconnect from screens. Use that time to connect with family and friends or enjoy personal activities.

One way to achieve this last goal is to share your goal with friends or family so they can support you in this change. You can even do it together to stay motivated. Organize group activities outside of digital, such as board games, walks, or themed dinners.