THE average person touches their mobile phone 2,617 times per day, revealed findings by research company Dscout. This research was from eight years ago and the number has most certainly increased with everything that has happened over the last few years.
That familiar urge to constantly check our devices is undeniable but breaking free from “phone addiction” does not require a dramatic lifestyle overhaul. Here are some relatively simple and practical steps that can be taken to reduce screen time without feeling disconnected.
Start with each morning
How the day is started sets the tone for how you interact with your phone for the rest of the day. Instead of immediately reaching for your device the moment you wake up, try waiting 30 minutes before doing anything that leads to you hanging on the phone.
As most would grab their phones at the start of the day to turn off the alarm, try using an old-fashioned alarm clock instead. It would eliminate the alarm excuse. Many former phone addicts reported this simple change dramatically improved their morning routine and overall mood.
