{"id":1182533,"date":"2023-03-06T09:10:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T14:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/worried-about-the-time-you-spend-on-a-screen-here-are-tips-to-help-limit-your-screen-time-2\/1182533\/"},"modified":"2023-03-06T09:10:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T14:10:34","slug":"worried-about-the-time-you-spend-on-a-screen-here-are-tips-to-help-limit-your-screen-time-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/worried-about-the-time-you-spend-on-a-screen-here-are-tips-to-help-limit-your-screen-time-2\/1182533\/","title":{"rendered":"Worried about the time you spend on a screen? Here are tips to help limit your screen time."},"content":{"rendered":"

Smartphones<\/a> have made it easier for us to always be connected, but sometimes we mindlessly scroll for hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Have you ever checked how much time you\u2019re spending on your device? Many smartphones have a built-in feature breaking down your screen time into categories, including how much time you\u2019re spending per day and on which apps.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Screen time is the amount of time your screen is actively on, so a Spotify dance party with the screen locked won\u2019t count, but the 2 a.m. Reddit hole you fell into will.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Too much screen time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Screens are all around us: in pockets, in bags, on walls (oh my!), so it\u2019s not just our phones and computers that we\u2019re spending our time looking at.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Studies found screen time can impact on our overall well-being.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A study from JAMA Pediatrics found screen time for teenagers outside of virtual learning doubled from pre-pandemic numbers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Higher screen times for teens were found to be associated with poorer mental health and more stress.<\/p>\n

No matter how good the meme, excessive screen time can impact your health by disrupting sleep or increasing the likelihood of binge eating.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Too much screen time can cause neck pain or muscle strain.<\/p>\n

How to reduce your screen time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cellphone companies are taking steps to make it easier for people to have more control over the time they spend on their phones.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Both iPhone and Android<\/a> devices have a built-in feature that lets you create time limits for certain types of apps. Once you hit that number, the app closes and goes gray.<\/p>\n

You can still access the app, but it adds an extra step that makes you think again before proceeding.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information on how to cut down on your screen time, check out the episode of Problem Solved above.<\/strong><\/p>\n

More problems, solved <\/strong><\/h2>\n