How I use my phone less?

[the29thhuman]

It does too many things that are expected in todays world. Whatever happened to leaving a message after the beep?

Emails for work or kids schooling, schedule jobs and submit electronic papers, set reminders and appointments for real life situations and do so much more!

What are some useful practical ways to use our phones less? Don’t say read or meditate- I want real information and no story book essay answers please!!!

[bean2k21]

After years of unconsciously picking up your phone throughout the day, the idea of quitting the habit probably seems daunting. You can take plenty of steps to make small progress that will add up to a big difference.

1. Track your screen time
Both iPhone and Android come with features where you can track your screen time on your phone. You can see your daily average time spent, your weekly total, as well as the apps where you spend the most time. Seeing how many hours per week you spend on your phone can really be a wake-up call.

2. Spend less time on your phone by creating a schedule for phone use
One way how to spend less time on your phone is to create a schedule for yourself. Set certain hours of the day where your phone is off-limits for anything other than necessary communication. Then you can set certain times where you’re allowed to scroll social media or play games without guilt.

3. Turn off notifications
Notifications can cause us to spend more time on our phones than we had planned. Picture this: You’re sitting at your desk working when you get a notification that someone has commented on your latest Instagram photo. You open the app to see the comment, and it only takes you a few seconds to reply.

4. Delete unnecessary apps
Most of us have probably downloaded an app with the intention of using it or trying it out, only to never open it again. Maybe you planned to try a new workout app that didn’t pan out or downloaded Duolingo with the best intentions to learn a new language, only to never start.

5. Move distracting apps off your home screen
Do you have certain apps on your phone that you unconsciously open every time you pick up your phone? You don’t even have to think about it — you just pick up your phone and suddenly find yourself in that app. For many people, it’s either social media or email.

6. Use the "Do Not Disturb" feature
Using the do not disturb feature is how to spend less time on your phone without much effort. Both iPhone and Android phones come with a “Do Not Disturb” feature, which silences all phone calls, texts, and notifications until you turn the feature off.

7. Turn your phone on Grayscale
iPhones and Androids both have a Grayscale feature that allows you to change all of your phone’s visuals to black, white, and gray. Believe it or not, this feature can actually reduce the visual stimulation you get from being on your phone and can make you less likely to keep your screen on.

8. Use an app to restrict access to certain apps
We’ve already talked about phones’ built-in features that allow you to restrict certain apps at certain times, but you can also download third-party apps to create a similar effect. With apps like Offtime, Moment, and BreakFree, you can track your screen time and set time limits for yourself.

9. Set an alarm for phone-free time
Sometimes all you need is a little reminder to get off your phone. Setting an alarm on your phone can help you do that. An alarm can be helpful if there’s a certain time you want to be reminded to turn off your phone screen.

10. Keep your phone out of the bedroom
For many people, looking at their phones is the last thing they do before they go to sleep and the first thing they do when they wake up in the morning. And when that’s the case, it’s no wonder we’re so addicted. We’re literally allowing our phones to set the tone for our entire day.

11. Remove your email from your phone
For people who have a hard time turning off their work brain, email on your phone can be incredibly tempting. You probably find that even after you’ve finished work for the day — or the weekend — you’re still constantly checking emails to make sure nothing important has come in.

12. Spend less time on your phone by using other devices
Why not a huge dildo?

[exitseven]

Trade in your smartphone for a flip phone. It is a lot cheaper and you can make phone calls and do a little texting ant that is it.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO

[888theGreat]

1) Take phone to bathroom
2) Lift lid of toilet seat
3) Drop phone in Toilet
4) flush

[jahaims]

Don't use it recreationally

[Ms_Vanderquack]

By using it less.

[Anonymous]

Toss it in a lake.