Put Down Your Phone

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Your brain and sanity will thank you!


You know that slightly panicked feeling when you think you lost your phone, but it turns out it was just in your other hand the whole time?  Weโ€™re all glued to our screensโ€”doom-scrolling, checking emails, and convincing ourselves that we need to watch just one more TikTok before bed (spoiler: itโ€™s never just one)


But hereโ€™s the thingโ€”cutting your screen time in half can work wonders for your health and mental well-being. 


Less screen time = better sleep, less stress, more focus, and actual human interaction (wild, right?)


Hereโ€™s how to cut back without losing your mind:


๐Ÿ“ต Start with Small Wins: Instead of quitting cold turkey, try reducing screen time in small chunks. Set a 30-minute social media limit or designate โ€œphone-freeโ€ hours like during meals or before bed.


โณ Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Leave your phone in another room while you work or hang with family. If you canโ€™t see it, youโ€™re less likely to scroll just because.


๐Ÿ“š Swap Screens for Something Fun: Remember books? Or hobbies? Try replacing your usual screen time with something offlineโ€”reading, journaling, or even a walk (yes, outside, in the fresh air).


๐Ÿ›‘ Unfollow the Noise: Cut out unnecessary notifications and unfollow accounts that make you feel meh. If your feed isnโ€™t constantly pinging you, youโ€™ll feel less tempted to check your phone every five seconds.


๐Ÿ˜ด Screen-Free Bedtime: Blue light messes with your sleep, so try ditching screens at least 30 minutes before bed. Your future well-rested self will thank you.


Bottom line? 

Less screen time = more life

Your brain, your eyes, and your stress levels will love you for it. Think you could cut your screen time in half? Or at least put your phone down without immediately picking it back up? 


Want to keep on this trend of resetting yourself?  Check out these mindfulness tips.

https://aprilcarnahan.blogspot.com/2022/07/mindfulness-exercises.html


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