Exhausted by your phone? Try these 3 tips to build healthier habits, says technology management professor

Paul Leonardi, technology management professor at UCSB and author of "Digital Exhaustion," shares 3 tips for those trying to reduce their screen time at home.

Exhausted by your phone? Try these 3 tips to build healthier habits, says technology management professor

TL;DR

  • Set a clear intention before picking up your phone to create a stopping point for use.
  • Create physical barriers between yourself and your devices, such as leaving your phone in another room.
  • Engage in hobbies or activities that capture your attention to enter a 'flow state' and reduce the desire to use your phone.