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I am cackling at the "drugphone and saladphone" tips. Admittedly, I effectively did the same thing...but I didn't call it that.

How I fought my smartphone addiction par Ploum - Lionel Dricot.

I remember reading this when it was first shared, and then I resonated with the clawing-your-way-out-of-malnourishment aspect. Recently, I found my own cup more literally, which has been a game changer for keeping myself hydrated.

(Mine also has a straw. Might as well use that oral fixation for something useful...)

I’m motivated by the idea that the world of screen is illusory. It doesn’t really quench my thirst for connection. It seems to, in the moment, but in the long run just stokes the flames. That’s not a slag on the friends I’ve made online. I’m still gonna keep on talking to you.♥︎

Probably not any less, either. Talking to friends isn’t exactly what I’d call “wasting time online".

It’s just that it’s going to be when we both really want to as opposed to compulsively or unhealthily.

note: the product page linked to in this post is slopped: "Certain background or illustrative individuals may be AI-generated and do not represent real persons.".

I got caught up in reducing screentime for intellectual reasons, and forgot that the reason I want to be on my phone less is so I can do more things.