HOW TO MAINTAIN LESS SCREEN TIME Too often we spend our days bouncing from one type of screen to another without giving a lot of thought to the practice. When we do decide to make a change, it can be difficult. Palak suggests, “I recommend having set times in your calendars for screen-free activities and rituals so that those times become non-negotiable. For example, on Saturday mornings, maybe you go for a weekly family date for coffee and pastries. It’s something everyone can look forward to, and can naturally become device-free. You can also host weekly games night or offline Sundays for everyone, which eventually you’ll crave even more of.”
Once you’re able to break away from the habit of relying on screens, you’ll find a world of rich experiences on the horizon. Palak concludes, “The less time we spend on screens, the more fulfilled we’ll be and the less isolated and depleted we’ll feel. Giving yourself time away from screens allows you to slow down, recharge, and truly savor the quieter moments of the season.” She further advises, “The key to creating lasting change is to keep things simple. And the way to do that is by building rituals and traditions so that you don't have to make a decision to stay off your screens every single time, but that you are so immersed in enjoying other things that your devices become an afterthought.”
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December 2024
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