Seven Tips For A Healthier Relationship With Your Phone

How much time do you spend in front of a screen each day? According to one report, the average person spends about seven hours a day in front of screens connected to the Internet. And if you do most of your work in front of a computer, that number is even higher.

Most of us misuse our digital devices, spend too much time at work or enjoy being distracted by our phones, tablets, laptops or even VR headsets. They accuse us of technological addiction and warn of the dangers to our physical and mental health.

The important contrast here is that we often retreat into the digital world to escape the stresses of the physical world, but we can synthesize other types of digital and physical stress.

A few years ago, as a parent, I worried about the impact my digital life would have on my work and family. I've done my research, changed the way I use my devices, and even written a book about the dangers of what I call "digital hell."

Long-term studies on this topic have only been published in recent years. Taken together, these studies make up an increasingly important body of knowledge that is hard to forget or ignore: too much technology can cause problems for humans.

Frankly, digital devices offer enormous benefits: think communication, education, and entertainment. Excessive consumption can become harmful to our health.

On a personal note, eye pain, neck pain, lack of sleep, fatigue, repetitive strain of all kinds, and limited hand function are just a few of the symptoms I've struggled with over the years. Monitors Hardware - And my research showed I'm not alone.

If you (or someone you know) is experiencing any of these symptoms, or feels like you've been spending most of your life staring at a screen, my tips for taking control of tech recovery may be useful to you.

How to take back control

1. Consciously practice the positioning of your digital devices

Keep them out of sight and stow away when not in use, especially at night. Get them out of the bedroom, get an alarm clock (so you don't have to use your phone alarm clock) and sleep better at night without slipping out. And break the habit of watching TV with your phone next to you. Focus on one task at a time without being distracted by another screen.

2. Set screen time limits

Too much screen time can give you headaches. Consider how you use your technology and features, such as Voice Memos, so that you can stay connected when you're online without looking at the screen for long periods of time.

3. Say goodbye to digital distractions

Constant interruptions can cause physical and mental stress. Disable notifications and alerts when you want to focus on a task. And keep your phone on the table. Research shows that the presence of your phone, even when it's not beeping, ringing, or ghosting, can hurt your performance.

4. Plan appropriate digital free time

Depression and anxiety are the result of digital overload. So it is important to detach from your digital world for a while. Go for a walk in nature, read a book, ride a bike, or whatever takes you away from screens for a while.

5. Make screens easy on the eyes

Excessive screen use can strain your eyes and damage your vision. Don't look to small screens to do things that can be done better on a laptop with a larger screen. Reduce blue light on devices and use useful accessibility features. Get started with this screen flash. Also, make sure that the sound does not cause the eardrum to burst.

6. Control over information clutter

Organize your phone, computer and tablet so that you can use them more efficiently. Some apps help you manage your life and work more calmly and efficiently. Time tracking apps measure how much screen time you spend (waste) - prepare for the awe! When we use our digital devices more actively, we get them back.

7. Sit while engaging in digital

Bending over a phone or hunched over a laptop hurts your neck and back. Sit up straight without your phone, stretch regularly and move often.

Be a digital decision maker

These seven tips will help you take back control of your digital life. For me, it's about sleeping and waking up better after turning off the phone. It's about having scheduled digital time where the phone has no place in what I'm doing.

But it's also about enjoying these technological wonders in a more satisfying way and handling them with more care. Now I like to think of myself as a digital decision maker, rather than just a digital victim.

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