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These days, almost everybody suffers from the overuse of technology, knowingly or unknowingly. We can’t stop checking Facebook during an important conversation. Parents complain their children spend more time on mobile games than on study. We go to YouTube to watch Justin Beiber's new video song and three hours later we find ourselves watching the interview of Justin Beiber’s mother.
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Put the phones away and enjoy conversing with your family members.
At home, I keep my phone in the room while eating.
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At the end of the day look at your total time. See where you could trim back and fill in the time with other activities.
Do this for the whole family and make sure everyone observes them.
I use this android app called
StayFree15
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Don’t check your email and instant messaging apps first thing in the morning.
To go extreme, delete the email and instant messaging apps from your phone and only use these services on your computer.
I only install social media and email apps on weekends only or whenever I am traveling and my computer is away from me for more than a day.
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Above all, taking control of your inbox requires a mental shift from “as fast as possible” to “as slow as you can get away with”. (Ref: Make Time)
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If you really need to use your phone e.g. to attend a call, stop your car on the side.
I listen to the radio while driving which keeps me away from turning to my phone.
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Use pen and paper for taking notes instead of your note-taking app. Read a paper book instead of an e-book.
I take notes on a notepad and take them to my note-taking apps at once, usually on Sunday.
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Even if you are not that adventurous (like me), just get out of your room without use phone and observe. Observe nature, traffic, or the people walking in the street.
Moreover, sunshine is good for your skin and your overall health.
I just get out of my room.
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If you find it hard to follow a specific timetable, uninstall streaming apps from your phone and only use them on your computer.
Try unsubscribing from Netflix temporarily.
I install YouTube on my phone only on weekends.
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If you need to use them at night, keep a chair in your bedroom and use them sitting on the chair rather than in bed.
Before going to sleep I take my phone to another room. I don't keep it at my bedside.
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Remove all electronic devices to transform your bedroom into a true sanctuary for sleep. No TVs, no iPads. No Kindles with backlights.
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Try posting only on specific days like on weekends or only on Monday.
Think a moment before posting and ask yourself “Do I really need to post this?”.
Instead of posting a photo from your recent college trip, send it only to your loved ones.
Before posting anything, I pause for a moment and ask myself “Do I really need to post this?”
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