How do I plan a media-free weekend?

Are you getting tired of your addiction to screens and devices?

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Planning a media-free weekend is the perfect way to unwind from the pressures of modern life. This will help bring more peace and calm into your life while protecting you from information overload.

Did you know?

According to Psychology Today, information overload can lead to stress and anxiety. (source: www.psychologytoday.com)

Benefits Of A Media Free Weekend

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Being media-free does a body and mind good! You can:

alleviate the stress associated with social media such as keeping up with others
cope better with FOMO (fear of missing out)
have more time for friends and family
have more time to sleep!
engage in less doomscrolling to benefit your mental health

Did you know?

Merriam-Webster defines doomscrolling as continuously scrolling through news you know will make you sad, anxious, or angry. (source: www.merriam-webster.com, “On Doomsurfing and Doomscrolling”)

What Media Should I Disconnect From?

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To have a true media-free weekend, you should disconnect from all forms of media. That means avoiding:

News — TV, newspapers, news apps, magazines, podcasts
Social Media — Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, Pinterest, Reddit, and all the rest

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How Do I Plan a Media Free Weekend?

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Figuring out how you'll spend your weekend now, will save you time later.

Pick your weekend in advance (this helps you mentally prepare)
Decide on the activities that will fill your time instead
Let friends and family know about your media free plans (ask for their support)
Use apps on your phone to limit screen time during the weekend
Turn off your social media notifications

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