Looks like you've made great progress in reducing your screen time Ben. One step at a time :). I do am trying to break the habit of spending less time on social media. I haven't been on my own personal IG account for almost 2 months, but use it for work and run my weightlifting team account too. I try and only use facebook when on the computer and have my social apps off the home screen with all app notifications turned off. It's nice, but I also miss seeing the life things that my friends share on their socials. I try and text message more, send photos directly to the people I want to send them with. Most people know if they want to reach my urgently to call or sms me, don't direct message me or messenger me. it's amazing how reliant we are on social media apps when the best way to connect is a good old fashioned phone call, text message, in person catch up or a letter. I love writing letters, so much more personal than an email.
Glad to hear that you're not being so hard on yourself too! :)
Thanks Clare. Trying to use Twitter only on my pc and limit IG to once per day, as I have the Dock and Alfred’s accounts to run there too. I agree re an old fashioned letter or email. Something about spending time to write a bunch of words says that you care more than just sending a quick emoji.
Nice Writeup. I do struggling my screentime and need to improve a lot. Like the point 3&4 what can we do well.
Thanks Dinesh. I also think my screen time goes up when I’m tired. Which makes me more tired. A vicious cycle.
Looks like you've made great progress in reducing your screen time Ben. One step at a time :). I do am trying to break the habit of spending less time on social media. I haven't been on my own personal IG account for almost 2 months, but use it for work and run my weightlifting team account too. I try and only use facebook when on the computer and have my social apps off the home screen with all app notifications turned off. It's nice, but I also miss seeing the life things that my friends share on their socials. I try and text message more, send photos directly to the people I want to send them with. Most people know if they want to reach my urgently to call or sms me, don't direct message me or messenger me. it's amazing how reliant we are on social media apps when the best way to connect is a good old fashioned phone call, text message, in person catch up or a letter. I love writing letters, so much more personal than an email.
Glad to hear that you're not being so hard on yourself too! :)
Thanks Clare. Trying to use Twitter only on my pc and limit IG to once per day, as I have the Dock and Alfred’s accounts to run there too. I agree re an old fashioned letter or email. Something about spending time to write a bunch of words says that you care more than just sending a quick emoji.
PS, up the Wallabies!