"I got rid of my social media account. After a couple stints of temporarily deactivating my account, last summer I made the decision to delete my account for good. I haven't looked back. I realized I was craving connection and validation and decided to pursue that in the real world instead."
"Last time I hosted a dinner party I made a 'phone basket' as a resting spot for my friends' phones. I told them ahead of time I'd be asking, not requiring, them to let their phones live in another room while we were together. Much to my surprise, as guests arrived the first thing they asked was, 'Where's the basket?'"
Practical tips for limiting phone use include keeping devices outside the bedroom and using app blockers. Readers shared methods like charging phones in different rooms and writing questions in notebooks instead of searching online. Some deleted social media accounts for better real-world connections. Others suggested group activities, such as a 'phone basket' during gatherings, to encourage collective engagement without devices. Setting time limits for social media use also helps manage screen time effectively.
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