As technology and digital services spread to more and more areas of life, it is essential to remember to be mindful and choose to stay in the present moment rather than letting digital alerts take over. While we do sometimes have a responsibility to be alert to these technologies for work or for school, it is very important to make personal choices that allow you to celebrate the non-digital side of life (or, as your grandma might say, "Put your phone down! Wake up and smell the coffee!" |
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#1: Create a "No Tech" Boredom List
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"[r]emind yourself of half a dozen other things you could be doing instead that would be more meaningful and relaxing: taking a walk, writing a love note with paper and pen, dancing to your favorite song, doing a few stretches, meditating for 10 minutes."
-Jamison Monroe, teen mental health expert
App: MomentWith this app, you can:
Track how much time you spend on your phone and which apps are most often used Be coached about how to be more effective when using your phone Compare with your family, and even set "screen-free" times. |
Browser: AppDetoxAppDetox is an add-on you can download for your internet browser. It will allow you to set yourself internet time-limits and then will warn you when you are close to passing your personal limits.
You can also restrict websites that act as a source of distraction for you, if needed. |
App: ForestIf your goal is to use your phone less often, this app is great!
Each time you sit down and work while avoiding the distraction of your phone, this app lets you "plant a tree". Over time, you can plant hundreds of trees that represent your tech-free time! |