Tips to help control screen dependency:

Go into fast food restaurants to order. Do not order food from screens.


Do not use self-checkouts. Use a real person to check out at stores.


Do not text message on a phone. Only call and talk to people.

Limit online shopping. Shop at physical stores.


Use a physical alarm clock to wake up. Instead of a phone.


Read physical books.


Use a CD player for music in the home.


Use a DVD player for movies and other entertainment.


Go to the library and take out books.


Use physical planners and calendars.


Subscribe to magazines and catalogues that can be mailed to the home.

Set screen-free zones: Establishing boundaries is crucial for overcoming screen dependency. Designate specific zones in the home as "screen-free areas," such as the dining table, bedroom, or bathroom.

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Set screen-free times: Set purposeful times during the day to not look at screens. Examples: When eating, when spending time with others, before bed. 

Turn off non-essential notifications: Constant notifications make it harder to disconnect from our devices. Turning off non-essential alerts, like social media notifications, can help reduce the temptation to keep checking the phone. It is easier to break a screen habit when we are not constantly reminded of what is happening online.

 

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