Alternative things to do next time I reach for my phone to scroll mindlessly

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• reach for a book and read a page
• reach for a recipe book & choose a recipe to make that week
• do some of my physio exercises/ stretches / yoga
• Message a friend I’ve not spoken to for ages

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Do a row of crochet (I’ve just started my first scarf!)
Add a quick entry to my journal.

I agree with reading a book or even magazine.
Do my nails
Tidy up for 10 minutes
Call my Mum or Dad for a quick chat

Sit and do absolutely nothing. Let my brain breathe.

Crochet, Knitting, Sewing, Colouring in book, drawing, painting, puzzle book to keep brain active, pedicure, manicure, facial, groom cat or dog, learn a language, scalp massage, meditate, nap!

I need this!

My suggestions:
Lift weights
Put on a face pack
Throw out empty bottles or containers
Sort a drawer

Would you accept read an ebook on a kindle app or work on a crossword (e.g. on Guardian app) to avoid social media, MN, or whatever you tend to do?

Put on a podcast and listen to it whilst doing some chores

Go for a walk

Meditate

Play piano

Do a cross stitch or jigsaw

Potter about the house to see if anything needs doing for 10 mins- water plants, tidy a draw,

Do the meal plan for next week and make the shopping list

Sit and do absolutely nothing. Let my brain breathe

yes to this!

Reach for my kindle instead. (Got 12 hours clocked on it this week so it's working!)

Hoover.

Needle felting.

Paint my nails.

Draw with DC.

Slowly getting my screen time down no more doom scrolling for me.

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