To avoid wasting time on your phone and/or computer, move with intention – not as a passive observer. Follow the 6 Ls below to help you find balance and become more deliberate with your screen time.
Before going online or turning to a social media app, define what you want to get from that particular experience. Ask yourself:Determine a goal before you engage to avoid impulsive and/or passive scrolling for hours. Consider writing down your specific goal or question before you connect as a visual reminder of your purpose.Similarly, actively think “later” when tempted to fall into the rabbit hole of an unrelated Internet search or social media side quest.
Apart from time limits, consider how many platforms and websites you will allow yourself to use during your time online – another way to add intention to your Internet use.Try to lump all your screen time use into one time of day. Perhaps screen time could be a reward once you’ve wrapped up work or have completed tasks and chores. Or maybe you’ll only allow yourself to scroll through social media while you are exercising on a stationary bike or walking.