Screen Time: Setting Limits and Finding Balance

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Meal

Brazilian Moqueca:

• Cook fish and shrimp in a coconut milk-based stew with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and cilantro.

• Serve with rice and farofa for a flavorful Brazilian dish.

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Outfit

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Screen Time: Setting Limits and Finding Balance

The goal is to use screen time wisely and intentionally, creating a healthier and more balanced life.

1. Track Your Screen Time

• Monitor Usage: Use your phone’s built-in features or apps to track your screen time.

• Identify Patterns: Notice where you spend most of your screen time.

• Set Goals: Aim to reduce your screen time gradually.

2. Create a Screen Time Schedule

• Set Time Limits: Decide specific times for screen use and stick to them.

• Screen-Free Periods: Have periods without screens, especially before bedtime.

• Balance Activities: Include non-screen activities in your daily routine.

3. Implement Screen-Free Zones

• Designate Areas: Make certain areas of your home, like bedrooms and dining rooms, screen-free.

• Promote Interaction: Use these zones to encourage more face-to-face interactions.

• Support Better Sleep: Keep screens out of the bedroom to help you sleep better.

4. Use Technology Wisely

• Adjust Settings: Use settings like “Do Not Disturb” during important times.

• Take Breaks: Use apps that remind you to take breaks from the screen.

• Limit Notifications: Turn off non-essential notifications to reduce distractions.

5. Foster Real-World Connections and Activities

• Prioritize People: Spend more time with family and friends in person.

• Engage in Hobbies: Find hobbies that don’t involve screens, like reading or gardening.

• Stay Active: Include physical activities in your daily routine to balance screen time.

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