By Leo Cora
Smartphones and devices have become integral to our lives for communication, entertainment, and work. However, excessive screen time is increasingly shown to harm our wellbeing, with heavy Internet users being five times more likely to suffer from depression than non-heavy users.
Therefore, balancing online and offline time is crucial. Below are tips on reducing screen time and making digital detoxing easier.
On average, people in the U.S. check their smartphones every 12 minutes. To reduce this habit, limit the number of notifications you receive. While you may need work emails or social media alerts, there’s little need for pop-ups from games and music apps.
Turning off notifications altogether during certain times, such as enabling do-not-disturb mode, can help you focus and enjoy tech-free activities. This is especially beneficial during exercise, dinner, or bedtime.
Creating tech-free areas in your home, like the bedroom, kitchen table, or patio, can also aid in reducing screen time. Many find that making the bedroom a device-free zone improves sleep and strengthens connections with their spouse.
Limiting yourself to one screen at a time can help manage screen time, such as working on a puzzle or crafting while watching TV instead of scrolling through social media.
Planning tech-free activities with the family, like board game nights, bike rides, or camping trips, can provide fun alternatives to screen time.
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