How to combat screen addiction

Are you frequently reaching for your phone, binge-watching TV shows, or losing track of time while playing video games until the early hours of the morning? These could be signs of screen addiction, which can impact your health, relationships, and performance at work or school.

Tied Siren is a valuable tool to help combat screen addiction. It allows you to restrict apps that enable this behavior or interrupt your focus on other tasks. Additionally, here are some essential tips to reduce your screen time and incorporate other activities into your daily routine.

Schedule Screen-Free Time

Include off-screen activities in your daily life, such as going for a walk, spending time with friends, playing board games, or reading a book. If you find yourself tempted to check your phone frequently, use Tied Siren's Quick Block tool or schedule blocks of time for screen-free activities.

Balance Screen Time with Off-Screen Time

Check your screen time statistics across multiple devices to understand how much time you spend looking at screens. Balance this with similar amounts of time spent on off-screen activities. For example, if you spend most of your day looking at screens at work or school, create screen-free time on your way home and after you return. Separate your phone from your meals and focus on eating. As you become more comfortable with shorter periods without your phone, gradually increase the duration. You may find that you don't need your phone with you at all times.

Improve Your Sleep

Avoid using devices that emit blue light before bedtime, as it can disrupt your natural sleep cycle. Install light filters on your devices and use a night mode. Use Tied Siren's Scheduled blocking feature to set designated times for uninterrupted sleep.

Physical Comfort

Take regular breaks when spending long periods in front of a screen. Walk away from the screen and perform simple stretching exercises to avoid neck pain, back pain, and eye strain. Set reminders to take breaks if you tend to lose track of time.

For Parents

Set a good example for your kids by limiting your own screen time in front of them. Control their screen time by setting allotted times for computer or device use. Use Tied Siren to block apps on their devices or create schedules for them.

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