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For those unwilling or unable to eliminate social media from their lives entirely, there are several strategies to lessen reliance on screens. A popular technique is to “dumb down” your smartphone experience. This entails modifying the home screen to minimize the temptation to click on social media apps. Utilizing apps like Dumb Phone can help rearrange your phone's interface, emphasizing only essential functionalities, thereby decreasing digital distractions.
Additionally, employing other apps that create barriers to accessing enticing platforms can provide extra friction—making the process of opening those apps less appealing. This increased “friction” can serve as a wake-up call, prompting users to recognize how often they subconsciously reach for their devices.