Is technology making you feel bad?

Ms. Haigh

HOW TO CONTROL YOUR TECH USE

adapted from:https://www.humanetech.com/take-control

 

 

 

  1. SET BOUNDARIES

    • turn off notifications and alerts
    • use focus mode
    • set your device to grayscale (less visually stimulating/addictive)

  1. REDUCE (OR REMOVE) HARMFUL APPS

    • make it harder to use your apps
      • don’t save your passwords
      • hide apps from your home screen
      • unfollow accounts that are negatively impacting your health
      • once or twice a year remove apps you no longer use.

  1. CREATE TECH-FREE SPACES

    • designate certain areas in your home as tech free
      • don’t use your device at meals
      • charge your phone outside of your bedroom
      • use a dedicated alarm clock (not your phone)

  1. CULTIVATE POSITIVE FEELINGS

    • take screenshots of the positive messages you receive (helps to not focus on the negative)
    • keep a daily gratitude journal
    • use technology to express your appreciation
    • follow inspirational and positive accounts

  1. BE COMPASSIONATE

    • pause and remember there’s a real person behind the screen
    • politely private message someone to try to understand their point of view

  1. DO A DIGITAL DETOX

    • try a whole day to be offline
    • take a tech-free vacation