The Mel Robbins Podcast

Before You Waste Time, Listen to This

Jun 5, 2024

Dr. Alok Kanojia, known as Dr. K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist with a popular YouTube channel focusing on mental health and technology. He sheds light on the alarming reality of spending 20 years of life on screens and the toll it takes on well-being. Dr. K discusses why constant phone use can lead to fatigue and diminished attention spans. He offers valuable scripts for discussing concerns about loved ones’ tech habits and practical strategies to regain control over screen time. This conversation is a crucial wake-up call for anyone feeling overwhelmed by technology.

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Minimize phone usage by delaying access through removing shortcuts and keeping it in another room.

Maintain work-life boundaries by using separate devices for work and leisure activities.

Start the day without technology for an intentional and focused morning routine.

Deep dives

Reduce Impulsive Access to Technology

To take control of your phone usage, Dr. K suggests removing face ID and biometrics, making it difficult to access your phone instantly. He advises keeping your phone in a separate room at home, reducing access to addictive apps on your home screen, and removing app shortcuts for easy access. The goal is to increase the time between the impulse to use your phone and actually accessing it.

Controlling Technology Usage with Strategic Habits

01:16

Increase Phone Access Difficulty

00:37

Control Technology by Doing Nothing

00:51

Disconnecting from Technology to Reconnect with Ourselves

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Intro

2min

Navigating Technology's Influence on Mental Health

4min

The Impact of Technology on Identity

4min

Navigating Technology Addiction

21min

The Impact of Technology on Happiness and Well-Being

5min

Dopamine, Technology, and Identity

10min

Reclaiming Control: Strategies to Combat Technology Dependency

5min

Navigating Technology Boundaries

12min

Navigating Technology Addiction: Conversations and Connections

13min

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Reclaiming Control Over Technology and Life

5min

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn how to take back control of your time.

New research shows that you’ll spend 20 years of your life on your screens.

It’s time to stop wasting your time – and your life – and learn how to use technology in a way that works for you, your brain, and your body.

Here to deliver the wake up call of a lifetime is Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD.

Dr. Kanojia, also known as Dr. K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in modern mental health and the impact of technology on the brain. He is beloved by the millions of fans of his YouTube channel Healthy Gamer for his clear, no-nonsense advice about motivation, technology, and making the most of your life.

You will be shocked by what Dr. K shares with you about:

- Why you feel tired all the time.

- The impact that looking at your phone in your has on your attention span.

- Why you don’t want to do anything after binging hours of social media.

- How to know if you truly have a problem with your technology.

- The exact scripts to talk to someone whose phone, social media, or game use is concerning you.

This episode is a resource that you are absolutely going to want to share with everyone that you know.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Alok Kanojia’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love this episode with NYU’s Dr. Adam Alter, that also discusses the impact of technology: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better.

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The Mel Robbins Podcast

Before You Waste Time, Listen to This

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Reduce Impulsive Access to Technology

Work Minimally on Your Phone

Morning Routine sans Technology

Set Boundaries for Technology Use

The War on Technology and the Impact on the Brain

Addressing Technology Addiction and Initiating Conversations

Controlling Technology Usage with Strategic Habits

Increase Phone Access Difficulty

Control Technology by Doing Nothing

Disconnecting from Technology to Reconnect with Ourselves

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts