Throughout the week, I’ve been testing the methods I have in my infographic. My results are below:
No screens an hour before & after bed – Not listening to a podcast or video before I go to bed made it a bit harder to fall asleep at first, but I noticed it got easier throughout the week. It definitely improved my quality of sleep. Not using my phone an hour after waking up also made me have a lot less brain fog, and able to focus more on important things.
Limited notifications – Not having as many notifications will limit the amount of times I check my phone, and therefore limit how often it distracts me.
Limit app access – I have an app that blocks access to certain distracting apps on my phone, which is especially useful early in the morning when I’m tempted to check my phone. It’s been very useful to avoid scrolling as well, since I’ll set those apps to be blocked while I need to focus on a task.
Use analog replacements – I’ve used an analog watch & notepad for a while, and it really helps me with not checking my phone as often. It also helps to have something physical to write on, as I find it’s easier to remember things if I handwrite them.
Less screen time overall – Overall, having less screen time made me able to focus more, able to interact more thoughtfully with the people around me, and improved my quality of sleep.
Below is my infographic:
Improve your Mood without Screens by Cooper White
