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Like any self-respecting member of modern society, I have a love-loathe relationship with my phone.
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And the same goes for you.
Try using DND when youre hanging out alone.
Since Im less distracted, my alone time feels so much more fulfillingandluxurious.
Cathryne Keller, Lifestyle Director
2.
Remove the colorand therefore funfrom your screen to keep compulsive scrolling in check.
While youre at it, take advantage of app folders.
Turn off some of your notifications… Katie Gunderman, Associate Social Media Manager
5.
…or most of them…
I only receive alerts for calls and texts, and even then I stick to vibration notifications.
(The only time I turn on my ringer is when Im expecting an important call.)
In the late afternoon, I take about 15 minutes to check texts, voicemails, and personal emails.
It saves me the mental energy that interruptions and multitasking cause.Westry Green
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…or all of them.
I dont have any notifications on my iPhone, not even for textsI just manually check for messages.
If I get a call, my phone will make a sound, but thats about it.
If you must go on your phone at night, at least choose content that doesnt jack you up.
Speaking of overstimulation, make a run at stick to one screen at a timeespecially at night.
If phones are causing tension in your relationship, come up with some tech boundaries together.
Delete work-related apps when youre on vacation.
My relationship with my phone is not great, TBHIm 100% the target audience for this article.
Out of sight, out of mind (almost).
But seriously, no one needs to be checking Slack from the beach in Mexico.
Abbey Stone, Commerce Director
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Protect yourself from the social media comparison trap.
Get super picky about who you follow.
Startand endyour day without a screen in your face.
Get into a hobby.
It can really pull me away from everything on my phone and give me a nice break.
Katie Gunderman
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What will you listen to?
And what if you see a cute dog and cant snap a pic?
…maybe while you work out.
I leave my phone tucked away in my gym locker.
Christa Sgobba, Fitness and Food Director
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Consider getting a real alarm clock.
Schedule dedicated phone time.
Get your email off your home screen.
Deleting the email app off my phone has been a complete game changer for me.
Julia Ries, Freelance Writer
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Lean into apps that add to your life, not take away from it.
Fill your in-between moments with a self-care practice instead.
Instead of so much texting, stay close to your favorite people with calls…
I recently startedcalling peoplemore often, instead of just texting.
…or voice memos.
(Or perhaps just have more agile fingers than I do?)
