soyagiJul 12, 2023

‘I deleted my Twitter account’: eight readers on how they avoid digital burnout

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‘I deleted my Twitter account’: eight readers on how they avoid digital burnout - Yiffit.net

‘I deleted my Twitter account’: eight readers on how they avoid digital burnout Screen time can feel all-consuming. But there are ways to combat it. Guardian readers explain the rules, hobbies and habits that help them maintain healthy lives offline - I accidentally left my phone on Do Not Disturb – it was bliss! - I listen to podcasts while cleaning or knitting - I deleted my Twitter and Instagram accounts’ - Leaving home without my phone feels almost mind-altering - My friend and I compare weekly screen time reports - Years ago, I began to phase out screens at home - I don’t take my phone into the bedroom - People buy me jigsaws for birthdays and Christmas

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There was a moment in my life when I realized I was mentally burned out because when I read books, my brain couldn’t create images anymore.

I analyzed my time and found myself in front of a screen almost all the time, without breaks. Due to my job, I’m already forced to be in front of two screens, so I started with my phone gradually, muting people on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter.

It wasn’t enough, so I reduced my use of Facebook and only shared music videos on my profile. If I had any notifications upon entering, I paid attention to them at that moment. I abandoned Twitter a while ago, and I have no regrets.

Today, my phone doesn’t emit any sound or show any lights unless someone calls me directly. I only use it for some recreational time that I deem worthwhile, and I check WhatsApp notifications when I plan to change the playlist I’m listening to.

I’m still somewhat mentally burned out, but I genuinely feel happier.

Jul 12, 2023 at 4:01pmWeb