#346: How Reducing Screen Time Improves Your Health and Well-Being

Every Sunday brings a moment of alarm. The moment my phone sends a notification of screen time averages for the week. I can't say I'm surprised. I know I spend more time than I would like on my phone. But the amount is still disturbing.

Have you ever considered what you could accomplish or genuinely enjoy if you reclaimed that time?

Looking back, I can't say my screen time ever feels worth it. Most of the time, I can't even remember what I was doing on my phone fifteen minutes ago, let alone justify the hours I spend scrolling through the week. It's embarrassing, but I know I'm not alone.

Recent statistics show the average person spends about 4 hours and 37 minutes on their phone daily. And that doesn't include time spent on computers or watching TV.

Rather than justify it, I've decided to take control, inspired by my friend and author Hannah Brencher's book, The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World.

On her 33rd birthday, Hannah realized something had to change. She challenged herself to spend 1,000 unplugged hours over the course of a year. In a recent podcast episode, I interviewed her about this journey—what she learned, what surprised her, and whether she plans to continue.

If you're ready to rethink your screen habits, give it a listen. It might inspire you to live differently in the year ahead.

 

Learn more about today's episode: https://thelivingwell.com/346.

 

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