How To Unplug from Technology
set up a docking station.
This is a place where you leave your phone every day instead of carrying it around the house with you. By creating a home for your phone, you’re less likely to mindlessly grab for it throughout the day.
carry a book with you.
Instead of reaching for your cell phone to scroll through social media, you can get in a few chapters of reading while waiting.
turn off notifications.
The constant buzzing of your cell phone is definitely not helping you to put some healthy space between you and the digital world.
reduce your use 10% at a time.
So say you used your phone for five hours a day. The next week you’d only want to use it for 4 hours and 30 minutes per day.
don't use your phone before bed.
Too much screen time can get in the way of a good night’s sleep.