Picture this: You pick up your phone to set a timer for the holiday cookies you’re baking, and the next thing you know, you’ve answered five work emails and started scrolling through social media. “Holidays also offer lots of opportunities for real connection, turning your presence into a present for your family and friends,” says Don Grant, PhD, a media psychologist with Newport Healthcare. Instead, you’ve found yourself in the screen trap.
This is why taking a break from your phone for even a few days — also known as a digital detox — may help. You might have less anxiety, a better mood, and improved productivity and sleep. But logging off is easier said than done.
If you’re looking to digitally disconnect this holiday season, follow these tips from mental health professionals to get off your phone and into the present moment.
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