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The Mel Robbins Podcast

Before You Waste Time, Listen to This

Jun 5, 2024
Dr. Alok Kanojia, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, shares eye-opening insights on time management and technology addiction. Topics include fatigue from phone usage, attention span impact, identifying tech problems, and scripts for discussing concerns. Learn practical strategies to balance technology for better mental health and reclaim control over your time.
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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

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.

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