Turn off Notifications: A guide to having a healthy relationship with your phone
Some notifications, like an email from your boss, are important, but you don't need to see every Instagram like. It’s distracting. Turn off unimportant notifications.
Filter your notifications
Using two devices at a time is more distracting. Limiting yourself to one device will help you feel more present.
Avoid using many devices
The uses of airplane mode are still underestimated. Turn it on when you want to read, make notes, play games or listen to your favourite playlist.
Use airplane mode
Commit to not using the phone while eating or spending time with family. You can also designate some areas or rooms in the house where devices are not allowed.
Set out device-free time
Make mindful choices while using technology, especially social media. Approach your phone with a purpose and avoid doomscrolling.
Avoid scrolling purposelessly
Uninstall apps that only serve as distractions. If not, keep them off your home screen, and sequester them to the folder where they can’t be accessed easily.
Uninstall unimportant apps
Not only do books provide less distractions, but reading on paper is a healthier option.
Read on paper
Researchers suggest the more time we spend on social media, the worse we feel, as we see happiness-coated versions of friends and celebrities. This can harm your self-confidence and mental health. Choose whom you follow wisely.
Focus on who you follow
There are numerous tools available to help you track your time usage across multiple apps and devices. This might help you determine what takes up your hours and you can make changes accordingly.