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The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Controlling Technology Usage with Strategic Habits

One approach to controlling phone and social media usage is to address underlying drivers of behavior and environmental factors. Instead of simply uninstalling apps, it's important to set up environmental boundaries like not using technology during the first hour of waking up. This is crucial because there is a limited capacity for pleasure and behavioral reinforcement in the morning, and it's essential to be mindful of how this capacity is allocated.

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