# Paper First Life

Paper remains primary for thought and reflection; technology enters second and deliberately.

## Practices using this concept

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### [Put paper first for reflection](https://live.freewith.tech/practices/put-paper-first-for-reflection.md)

Thinking, reflection, and meaning-making can begin away from networked systems designed to pull attention elsewhere.

**Start small:** Write today's reflection in your paper journal.

### [Give digital tools a supporting role](https://live.freewith.tech/practices/give-digital-tools-a-supporting-role.md)

A digital tool can support reflection while paper remains the source of truth.

**Start small:** Give one digital tool one supporting job around your paper journal, such as capture, reminder, or review.

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