University of Colorado Boulder
Reclaim Your Attention: Values-Aligned Media Consumption

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University of Colorado Boulder

Reclaim Your Attention: Values-Aligned Media Consumption

Annie Margaret

Instructor: Annie Margaret

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Align daily media choices with personal values to cultivate greater clarity, joy, and meaning in both personal and professional life.

  • Recognize how digital platforms influence attention, emotion, and behavior, and apply practical tools to regain focus, balance, and well-being.

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November 2025

Assessments

16 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Discover how your values, a growth mindset, and the simple practice of noticing are effective tools supporting your journey towards media balance.

What's included

10 videos5 assignments

Use the science of behavior change to cultivate self-compassion and motivation and set realistic goals, focusing on the things that bring you joy and meaning.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

Modern media systems are designed to capture attention, shape behavior, and drive engagement—often at the expense of our clarity, peace of mind, and collective well-being. But you are not powerless. This module will help you understand the inner workings of the attention economy, algorithmic nudges, and media manipulation—so that you can move through the digital world with greater awareness, compassion, and sovereignty. Together, we’ll learn to decode the system without getting overwhelmed by it, and shift from reactive consumption to intentional participation.

What's included

11 videos4 assignments

Our bodies and minds were designed for connection, rhythm, meaning, and joy — not endless scrolls, dopamine hijacks, or constant information overload. In this module, you’ll learn how to align your “Human Operating System” with a healthier digital environment. We’ll explore practices that emphasize joy over suffering, discernment over reactivity, and creation over passive consumption. This week ties together everything you’ve learned: noticing, values, self-determination, discernment, and sovereignty. You’ll leave with practical strategies, daily practices, and a closing reflection that prepares you for the next course on nervous system regulation.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments

Instructor

Annie Margaret
University of Colorado Boulder
1 Course1 learner

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