BAN YOUR DEVICES FROM THE BEDROOM
Your sleeping space should be a place of serenity and to recharge—not to charge your devices. When your phone isn’t in your bedroom, it makes it that much less tempting to check your email or Facebook before bed or when you find yourself suddenly awake in the night. All the better for a restful night’s sleep with your partner.
PLAN A CHARGER-FREE DAY
We know it’s hard to disconnect entirely, but knowing your battery is about to run out can help limit the time you spend on your phone and checking social media. On a day where you want to devote more time to your IRL friends, consider leaving that extra battery pack or charger at home to avoid the temptation of always logging on.
SURPRISE A FRIEND WITH A CALL INSTEAD OF A TEXT OR A ‘LIKE’
When one of your close friends posts big news on Facebook (A pregnancy! A new job!), it’s all too easy to shoot off a simple ‘like’ and consider yourself supportive. But real support is far more personal. Take the time to pick up the phone and call. Even if you just get voicemail, your friend will hear the caring tone in your voice—and that’s worth more than hundreds of ‘likes.’
PUT AWAY YOUR PHONE AT THE CASH REGISTER
It’s normal to while away a wait in the grocery store line by scrolling through your social media feed. But when it’s your turn with the cashier, give the person working there the same attention they give you. Put away your phone and have a face-to-face interaction, even if it’s just a transaction.
