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- Are you on your phone right now?

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It's okay, most of us are.

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The stream of endless content[br]and push notifications

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fighting for our attention,[br]combined with all the data

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pouring out of our[br]phones, is overwhelming.

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Thankfully, you're not alone.

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Here are a few tips to[br]help you get the most

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from your smartphone.

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Chances are your phone's[br]name is your name.

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That means every time you connect to wifi

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or Bluetooth, everyone[br]around you can see your name.

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Keep it to yourself by editing

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your device name in settings.

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While you're there, you can[br]adjust your app permissions

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to limit access to your location details,

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photos and contacts and just stop

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notifications all together.

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Go through your phone[br]to determine which apps

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you no longer use.

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An app cleanse can boost your battery life

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and free up storage space.

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Once app cleansed, reorganize[br]your phone's home screen

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and prioritize apps that serve a utility,

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like transportation or navigation.

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Colors can signal urgency[br]or calm our nerves.

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Minimize visual cues on[br]your phone by activating

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the grayscale feature.

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Limit notifications by[br]saving your favorite

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articles and videos with[br]a service like Pocket.

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That way you can catch up[br]offline and resist the urge

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to endlessly scroll[br]through your social feeds.

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Be honest with yourself about why

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you're using your phone.

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Set realistic usage[br]goals with your phone's

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built-in time well spent[br]features and set time limits

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for certain apps.

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Make certain moments in[br]your day a no-phone zone,

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like during work or[br]catching up with friends.

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An hour before sleep make[br]sure to set your phone

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on Do Not Disturb and[br]leave it out of sight

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to get uninterrupted sleep.

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A healthier relationship[br]with our smartphones

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means better sleep, better moments

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and better relationships in real life.