Credits to Google
Phone and screen technology was a huge breakthrough for the world in general. Our information and communication went up a huge amount because of phones. Modern technology keeps improving the more the years pass. In today’s day and age it’s a lot more common to have a phone at an earlier age, granted the parents can afford one. But with every good thing there comes a bad thing. Today people are more online than ever. It is even said that “the average American spends up to 16 hours and 10 minutes per day across all of their screened devices combined” (Internet Service). Amidst teens and children getting more and more addicted. Like anything, especially technology, it’s important to take a step back and do something outside of the digital world.
Try painting or drawing
Journal
Make jewelry
Knitting or Crocheting
Learn to sew
Tie Dye
Learn an Instrument
Try Origami
Do a Puzzle
DIY project
Make a Poem
Try Scrapbooking
Make a Candle
Write a Book
Make soap
Paint your Nails
Write a Letter
Make a fort
Color a Coloring book
Learn Calligraphy
Learn a new language
Exercise
Go on a walk
Gardening
Plant a Tree
Yoga
A bike ride
Hula Hoop or Jump Rope
Bird Watching
Swimming
Skating
Hike
Meditate
Play Tag
Fly a Kite
Learn a Dance
Do Stretching
Go to a park
Clean your room
Closet Cleanout
Redesign your Bedroom
Have a Garage Sale
Wash a Car
Make Your Bed
Vacuum
Do your Laundry
Clean your Mirrors
Clean your Windows
Do your Dishes
Take out the Trash
Visit a Museum
Go to an Aquarium
Go to a Event
Farmers Market
See a Movie in Theatres
Go to an Outdoor Screening
Join a Club
Have a Picnic
Go to the Zoo
Go to a Library
Go window shopping
Go to a Cafe
Go Thrifting
Have a Road Trip
Go to the Beach
Go to a Amusement Park
Travel
Go to a Spa
Volunteer
Tutor
Babysit
Take Online Classes
Host a Dinner Party
Pick up Litter
Bake
Cook
Stargaze
Watch the sunrise
Learn a card trick
Make a Bucket List
Read a Book
Make Tea
Practice Deep Breathing
Do Skincare
Brush your teeth
Brush your hair
Take a shower
Take a nap
Try a new hairstyle
Take a bath/shower
Trim your Split-ends
Try a Face Mask
Try a Makeup look
Eat good food
Meal Prep
Find personal style
Get a penpal
Cut your nails or get your nails done
Make your own comic strip
Donate old clothes or items
Spend time with friends of family
There are truly so many things someone can do without being absorbed in their phone. Taking a step back from phones is never a bad choice. We only have one life; doing more things away from our phones will definitely make your life more fun and full.