The Daily Telegraph

5-STEP TECH DIET

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Change the way that you unlock your phone.

You do it on autopilot. But change the passcode and then every time you feel the need to scroll you will be forced to think twice about it.

Remove – and move – apps. Social networks, even email, can be accessed via a web browser, it just takes a bit more in the way of effort.leave the first page of your phone for useful tools such as maps, calendar or notes.

Turn off notificati­ons. App and email notificati­ons are on by default, often making a sound, pushing an icon and vibrating your handset. You can “mute” distractin­g Whatsapp conversati­ons, too.

Install blockers. Applicatio­ns such as Freedom can limit app and website usage, but also allow you time windows in which you are permitted to make use of them.

Charge your phone outside the bedroom. We all know why you have it in there, but there’s a simple answer – buy yourself an alarm clock.

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