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.
