Building on our digital detox discussion, let's specifically talk about managing screen time, especially before bed, and its impact on sleep and overall stress. What are your personal rules or habits for screen time?
No screens in the bedroom, period. My phone charges in the living room. It eliminates the temptation to scroll before sleeping or first thing in the morning.
Blue light filters (Night Shift on iOS, Night Light on Android/Windows) are a must for evening use. They make a noticeable difference in eye strain and sleep readiness.
I set app limits on my phone. Once I hit my daily limit for social media or news apps, they lock me out. It's a firm boundary.
About an hour before bed, I switch to reading a physical book or listening to a podcast. No more TV or scrolling on my phone in bed.
No screens in the bedroom is a challenge I need to embrace, FreshFork! And the app limits, PowerLifterPro, sounds like a truly effective way to enforce discipline. My eyes always feel strained after too much screen time, HealthExplorer, so I'll definitely activate those blue light filters.
It's hard at first, but the quality of your sleep improves dramatically. You'll thank yourself.
And consider grayscale mode on your phone for a few hours before bed. It makes your phone far less appealing.
Awareness is the first step. Once you realize how much time you're spending, it's easier to make changes.
Even just 30 minutes less screen time before bed can have a profound effect.