How do you really take a break from screens?
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When I'm fishing, I can go without looking at my phone at all.
xReminisce
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i go read a bookI spend way too much time at my desk and I know most of you do too. I usually try to unwind with games like Rust or Call of Duty, but lately that just feels like more screen fatigue.
I am looking for new ways to step away and completely reset my brain.
What is your favorite method to unplug after a heavy week?
Drop your habits below. I need some fresh ideas.
or take a nap
or go for a jog
airtman
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Poetry, Dante's works.
flexpaydude
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My favorite reset is doing something that has zero screens involved.
A long walk, gym session, cycling or even just grabbing a coffee and sitting outside for an hour works surprisingly well.
Last coffe and observing part is my favo ever
Sounds cool right
A long walk, gym session, cycling or even just grabbing a coffee and sitting outside for an hour works surprisingly well.
Last coffe and observing part is my favo ever
Sounds cool right
Sam Welsey
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Start working out. Doesn't need to be a full blown strength training. Start slowly or find some physical activity.
Benefit: gives dopamine rush, can track progress over time, good for your health.
Benefit: gives dopamine rush, can track progress over time, good for your health.
Shadow1414
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Instrad of erasing activities, I usually replace them. My plan for tomorrow is to replace screens with the book, 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.' Currently, it is the only physical book that I have; thus, after I have read it, I plan to read Classroom of the Elite's light novel on my phone.
Yes, a screen is a screen, but reading will still help my attention span more than nightcore music.
Yes, a screen is a screen, but reading will still help my attention span more than nightcore music.
emgabeer
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Keeping your mind busy in other things does the job, for example, walking with music on headphones, exercising, hanging out with friends occasionally... for a heavy rest try travelling more maybe?I spend way too much time at my desk and I know most of you do too. I usually try to unwind with games like Rust or Call of Duty, but lately that just feels like more screen fatigue.
I am looking for new ways to step away and completely reset my brain.
What is your favorite method to unplug after a heavy week?
Drop your habits below. I need some fresh ideas.
André Cristhian
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I was having same problem; sometimes the time i spent starting at my phone screen exeeded 7 hours a day. I tried to cut it back all at once, but after a few weeks, i had a major relapse... that wasn't good.
Now, every day i do something that keeps me away from any screen for a while, like taking coffe breaks, playing pool, fishing, going for a walk without my phone or headpones, and going on long bike rides.
And most importantly, i always try to leave my phone in another room while i'm working.
This has helped me a lot.
Now, every day i do something that keeps me away from any screen for a while, like taking coffe breaks, playing pool, fishing, going for a walk without my phone or headpones, and going on long bike rides.
And most importantly, i always try to leave my phone in another room while i'm working.
This has helped me a lot.
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schedule break after 15-30 mins. It has become a habit.
CloudMerchant
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yeah the walking thing never worked for me because my brain just keeps looping on campaigns and work anyway. i started doing basic woodworking in the garage last year. nothing crazy just making simple shelves and stuff. you actually have to focus so you dont cut a finger off and your hands are too dirty to check your phone even if you wanted to. completely forces a brain reset.