If you’re having a love-hate relationship with your screens, you’re not alone.

The habit became even more apparent when the pandemic hit in 2020.

And even though the world is reopening, many of us are still stuck in this routine.

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Butdoes excessive screen time really affect usbadly, or is it just a normal habit?

But beyond aches and pains, there are several reasons to cut back for the sake of our health.

Are you feeling inspired?

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Try out these five ideas to break your screen time habit and experience the real world instead.

After all, we only live once.

it’s possible for you to also reconnect with your favorite hobbies like crafting, hiking, or tennis.

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Once we turn off our screens, hours of free time can open up.

No one missed the commute but delineating when the workday started and ended became a struggle.

Start by time blocking your tasks.

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Avoid logging on just because you are bored, which leads to endless scrolling.

Once you’ve found your information, put away your gadget.

Several apps, likeInstagram, now allow you to set daily time limits.

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Turning off notifications from your apps will also help you from unnecessarily looking at your phone.

Lastly, keep your bedroom free from screens, including phones or a television.

In a world where we are constantly connected, the biggest luxury we can offer ourselves is to unplug.

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