From setting a daily limit for apps to turning off notifications, here are 8 effective ways to reduce screen time
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Turn off notifications - Disable non-essential app notifications to avoid getting constantly pulled back to your screen
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Set daily limits for apps - Use your phone's screen time settings to cap how long you can use social media, games, or video apps each day
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Use a physical to-do list - Instead of digital planners, try using a notebook or sticky notes to track your tasks and goals
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Replace screen habits with offline ones - Swap scrolling with reading a book, going for a walk, journaling, or doing something hands-on like cooking or drawing
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Avoid screens before bed - Stop using screens at least 30-60 minutes before sleep to improve rest and reduce exposure to blue light
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Keep devices out of reach - Place your phone across the room when working or sleeping
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Schedule no-screen time blocks - Set aside specific times in your day, like meals, workouts, or early mornings, where screens are off-limits
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Use grayscale mode - Make your phone less visually stimulating by switching to grayscale. This can reduce mindless scrolling