Smartphones are an essential tool, but many of us worry about the effects of too much screen time. Spending too much time squinting at your display can be bad for your posture and eyes. Excessive doom scrolling through newsfeeds can cause feelings of anxiety, while games and social media addiction can disrupt your focus and productivity.
TCL suggests ways to change your digital habits, including Android apps that help you avoid getting sucked into the screen.
Listen to an audiobookImmersing yourself in a good book is a wonderful alternative to social media or videos. Apps like Audible and Google Play Books offer a selection of millions of non-fiction and audiobooks to choose from. Short on time? Blinkist gives you the best bits from popular nonfiction and fiction books in just 15 minutes.
Tune into a podcastDo you have some spare time but dont want to look at the display? Try a podcast about history, science, or a hobby youre interested in. Its hands-free and screen-free once you hit play. You can find a lot of great podcasts on Audible or Spotify .
Explore mindfulnessIf you want to decompress rather than scrolling mindlessly through lip-syncing videos on TikTok or getting caught up in social media drama, mindfulness apps can help. Apps like Headspace or Calm have audio-guided meditations to help you relax and reset.
