Friday Fix: Episode 55
For most of us, our days revolve around screen time. We stare at our computers to work. We use our phones to socialize. We watch TV for entertainment. But too much screen time can cause added stress and drain our mental strength. Excessive screen time has been linked to everything from relationship issues to increased mental health problems. Screen time can also interfere with sleep, reduce productivity, and take a toll on our physical health. And while there are many recommendations out there about the importance of reducing screen time, actually doing so isn’t always easy. We know that staring at social media and “doomscrolling” through news stories isn’t good for our health. Yet sometimes we feel compelled to keep doing these things anyway. If you’ve found yourself staring at more than one screen at a time, you’re not alone. Scrolling through the phone while sitting in front of the TV is a common practice that leaves us feeling dissatisfied. On today’s Friday Fix episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, I share how to keep your screen time from draining the mental strength you need to be your best. Tune in for three realistic strategies to incorporate into your life so that you can enjoy the moment more and be less glued to your many devices.
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