Many of us would like to spend less time attached to our phones. But to make a real change, you need to understand why you want to use your phone less. You’ll have a better chance of succeeding if you identify exactly what is motivating you. Here are three common reasons people want to unplug and tips for each:
- To focus better at home or work. Put your phone on silent, turn off cellular data, or — best of all — keep the phone entirely out of sight.
- To set better digital boundaries. Use a landline at work, ditch your smartphone for a more basic model, or create strict rules for your devices (say, no phones during mealtimes).
- To stop being rude. In social settings, turn your phone off, disable notifications for tempting apps, or agree on a penalty for whoever checks their phone (maybe buying a round of drinks).
Adapted from “If You Want to Use Your Phone Less, First Figure Out Why,” by Marcello Russo et al.
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