Chris Stedman, author of IRL: Finding Realness, Meaning, and Belonging in Our Digital Lives, says you don’t have to disconnect entirely to have a healthy relationship with your phone. You just have to find the right balance. Here are a few of his tips on how to manage screentime: - Social media is designed to be addicting. It’s not all your fault: Features like pull to refresh, endless scroll, autoplay -- they’re all created to keep you hooked and play a role in social media behavior. So don’t be too hard on yourself. Experts say keep in mind the onus is on companies as well as consumers to enforce healthy media consumption habits.
- Your digital life is real, too: And should be treated as such. Be mindful of how your time online and on social media makes you feel, and take the time to “spruce up” your digital space just like you would your home garden. Make sure you clear out the apps you’re not using, take some time to prune that “following” list -- do whatever you need to clear the decks and cultivate some online joy.
- Take breaks: You might not be able or willing to quit social media cold turkey. But turning on your “Do Not Disturb” for just an evening a week, or during mealtimes, or whatever makes sense for you, could give you that sense of peace you’ve been craving.
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