- Are you on your phone right now?
It's okay, most of us are.
The stream of endless content and push notifications
fighting for our attention, combined with all the data
pouring out of our phones, is overwhelming.
Thankfully, you're not alone.
Here are a few tips to help you get the most
from your smartphone.
Chances are your phone's name is your name.
That means every time you connect to wifi
or Bluetooth, everyone around you can see your name.
Keep it to yourself by editing
your device name in settings.
While you're there, you can adjust your app permissions
to limit access to your location details,
photos and contacts and just stop
notifications all together.
Go through your phone to determine which apps
you no longer use.
An app cleanse can boost your battery life
and free up storage space.
Once app cleansed, reorganize your phone's home screen
and prioritize apps that serve a utility,
like transportation or navigation.
Colors can signal urgency or calm our nerves.
Minimize visual cues on your phone by activating
the grayscale feature.
Limit notifications by saving your favorite
articles and videos with a service like Pocket.
That way you can catch up offline and resist the urge
to endlessly scroll through your social feeds.
Be honest with yourself about why
you're using your phone.
Set realistic usage goals with your phone's
built-in time well spent features and set time limits
for certain apps.
Make certain moments in your day a no-phone zone,
like during work or catching up with friends.
An hour before sleep make sure to set your phone
on Do Not Disturb and leave it out of sight
to get uninterrupted sleep.
A healthier relationship with our smartphones
means better sleep, better moments
and better relationships in real life.