Research and sources
– https://lifestylemedicine.stanford.edu/what-excessive-screen-time-does-to-the-adult-brain/
- The study shows that in adults aged 18 – 25, excessive screen time causes thinning of the cerebral cortex, the brain’s outermost layer responsible for processing memory and cognitive functions, such as decision-making and problem-solving.
- Also, if we look at our phones first thing every morning, we create a pattern and can set the flight-or-flight response as our default mode of operation. So, not only does this behavior set an anxiety-filled tone for the day, but we are also training our brains to be more hypervigilant in general.
- Another study found that adults who watched television for five hours or more per day had an increased risk of developing brain-related disease like dementia, stroke, or Parkinson’s.
– https://www.slicktext.com/blog/2019/10/smartphone-addiction-statistics/
- Compared to teens who only spend an hour on electronic devices daily, teens who spend five or more hours a day on electronic devices are 71% more likely to exhibit suicide risk factors.
- 67% of teens reported losing sleep due to phone or internet use late at night.
- Even while in the same house, 30% of people will message their partner instead of starting a face-to-face conversation.
– https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/advice-doomscrolling-alternatives/
- list some things to do instead of doomscroll
Description
I want to make an infographic on things to do instead of being on your phone. I will do this by putting some facts, then follow that by giving alternative things to do instead. Sort of like a problem then a solution type format. I don’t want a ton of text, more visuals. It’s important to me because I like to try to replace things I do on my phone with physical things. So I would rather make something or do a craft instead of scrolling on TikTok for example.
I am going to try to make my own template so that’s why it’s showing up blank right now.
