Managing digital wellbeing in the online age

By Lucy Stone | HealthWorks Peer Educator 

Wellness is often linked to nutrition, physical activityand stress management but did you know that another vital part of your wellness, as a college student, is digital well-being. Many college students struggle to find a balance between screen time and in-person non-digital activitiesAccording to the World Happiness Report, too much digital media consumption can contribute to lower levels of happiness and life satisfaction. To help increase your digital well-being try reducing your screen time by following these three steps 

  1. Go to the settings section on your phone and notice how much time you are spending on your phone and various apps.  
  2. Set a goal and be specific about how much time you plan to spend on your screens each day.
  3. Schedule alerts to pop up after you have exceeded your allotted screen time.  

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