‘I deleted my Twitter account’: eight readers on how they avoid digital burnout (www.theguardian.com)

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‘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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[-] Vaggumon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I deleted Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, and Tumbler. When I signed up for Lemmy, I only followed 10 communities, and if i want to follow another, I have to get rid of one I already follow. With the issues Lemmy has been having, makes it easy to not spend too much time doom scrolling too. Though I've limited myself to only 15 min, 2 or 3 times per day regardless.

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