Still on Social Media Too Much? Use the Browser Version. “It adds just that little bit of extra friction that makes me think, ‘Oh, I should text a friend instead or go do something constructive with my day,’ ” says Givens. That way, it takes a couple more clicks to access them. Alexandra Reeve Givens, president and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, recommends clustering addictive but unproductive apps in folders on your phone. Whether Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, those destinations are designed to keep you there-suddenly, three minutes becomes 30. Most of us have a go-to website or app that we reflexively open during a few minutes of downtime.
What follows are ten tips you may not have heard before or might not have tried, including advice on managing social media, working more efficiently, and setting an example for your kids. Take a digital detox now and then-whether for a day or longer. Avoid reading and engaging with comments, which can sap time and energy. Try not to look at social media when you’re already feeling down. Many of the suggestions are tried-and-true advice you may already know: Don’t read or send after-hours work emails.
We spoke to five tech-savvy people-all of whom we named 2022 Tech Titans in our May issue-and asked them to share tips on how they stay sane in our hyper-online world. While mindful, regulated use of technology is associated with well-being, excessive screen time can strain your mental health, leading to a greater risk of depression and anxiety as well as low emotional stability, says one 2020 study. Ah, the Internet: a place where we all participate in thoughtful discourse and share only inspiring content, where every email finds us well and notifications never distract.
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