HOW TO WEAN OFF

NIKKI FOGDEN-MOORE HAS TIPS ON HOW TO RECONNECT TO REAL LIFE

‘WE DON’T NEED TO AVOID SOCIAL MEDIA ALTOGETHER – BUT WE DO NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE ROLE IT PLAYS IN OUR LIFE – THAT IT IS NOT TOTAL REALITY,’ SHE SAYS.

Engage in good discussions with your children about the importance of real friendships, having proper face-to-face conversations, and learning the art of engagement and connection is more crucial than ever before.

Take the apps off your phone for a while and practise purposeful living. By creating moments that are fun and focused you replace the need to be on devices for distraction.

Look at your day and ensure the core times of spending moments for yourself and with others is not on the phone but with yourself and with others.

N O THI N G REPLACES REAL SOCIAL TIME OFF THE PHONE!

Most importantly lead by example. Capture memories in your mind and not always through a lens.

People are spending more than 10 hours a day on devices. More time than they spend with their families and partners.