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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
and push notifications

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fighting for our attention,
combined with all the data

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pouring out of our
phones, is overwhelming.

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Thankfully, you're not alone.

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Here are a few tips to
help you get the most

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from your smartphone.

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Chances are your phone's
name is your name.

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That means every time you connect to wifi

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or Bluetooth, everyone
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
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
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
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
or calm our nerves.

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Minimize visual cues on
your phone by activating

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the grayscale feature.

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Limit notifications by
saving your favorite

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articles and videos with
a service like Pocket.

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That way you can catch up
offline and resist the urge

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to endlessly scroll
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
goals with your phone's

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built-in time well spent
features and set time limits

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for certain apps.

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

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like during work or
catching up with friends.

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An hour before sleep make
sure to set your phone

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on Do Not Disturb and
leave it out of sight

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to get uninterrupted sleep.

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A healthier relationship
with our smartphones

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means better sleep, better moments

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and better relationships in real life.