The free Find Your Starting Place worksheet

Two questions. Four starting places. One printable first step.

Download it, print it, or use it with a family, class, client, team, or community group.

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Built for libraries, workplaces and schools

Toronto Public Library
Toronto Public Library
Halifax Public Library
Halifax Public Library
Waterloo Public Library
Waterloo Public Library
Kitchener Public Library
Kitchener Public Library
St. Catherines Public Library
St. Catherines Public Library

How it works

The worksheet is the paper version of the Offline.now Matrix. Answer two questions about motivation and confidence, find your starting place, and choose one small first step. Take the quiz online for a personalized result, or print the worksheet and use it on paper.

Use it in your community

The worksheet is free to share. Use it as a conversation starter, a workshop handout, or a simple first step for people who want a healthier relationship with screens.

Libraries

Offer it on shelves, in branch programs, or as part of digital-wellbeing displays. Co-branded versions may be available.

Schools

Give students and families a shame-free starting point for screen-habit conversations.

Workplaces

Add it to wellness programming as a practical, low-pressure first step teams can actually use.
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Go deeper into the Matrix

The quiz and worksheet help you find your starting place. The book takes you further, with type-specific guidance for changing screen habits in a way that feels practical and doable.

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