Reader\'s Digest IN 02.2020

46 february 2020

Reader’s Digest

N

ew RESEARCH SUGGESTS that at

least 64 per cent of people now

spend up to four hours daily of

leisure time in front of a screen. Just

as TV watching has been linked to

higher rates of obesity and diabetes,

this extra sedentary time is bad news

for our health. Break the habit now.

)Choose outdoor activitiesWhen

you’re at home on weekends, make

it a rule that you can’t be online if the

sun is shining. Instead, you have to

go for a walk, ride a bike, swim or get

some other kind of healthy physical ac-

tivity for at least an hour before you can

pull out your phone or tablet, or take a

seat at the computer.

)Limit social-mediause Social net-

works have transformed computer and

mobile use for people of all ages.

Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Insta-

gram or Snapchat, impose limits on the

amount of time you spend on

social media. Avoid aimless browsing

and give your time online a purpose:

Research holidays or catch up on the

news of the day. Then log off.

)Set aside readingtime Challenge

yourself to read at least 30 pages

of a great book before you check

your computer or mobile device.

Pick the right reading material

and you’ll soon find you’ve

discovered an enjoyable pastime.

)Create projects for yourself It’s amaz-

ing how much you can accomplish

when you’re not glued to a screen.

Compile a list of one-hour evening

projects. Some suggestions are organiz-

ing kitchen cupboards, sorting through

old paperwork or cleaning your car.

Then try to do one each evening.

TECHNOLOGY

By Te a m R D

4 Ways to

Stop

Technology

Addiction

Today’s ‘idiot boxes’ may be

smaller but can be just as

bad for your well-being

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