4 Tips to Develop Healthy Mobile Phone Habits

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4 Tips to Develop Healthy Mobile Phone Habits

Learn how to build better phone habits, set no-phone times, turn off unnecessary notifications, use tools to track your screen time, and replace mindless scrolling with fun offline activities. These steps help you stay more present and in control.

10 Jul 2025
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TOUCH Community Services
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In today’s digital world, it's easy to get glued to our phones, often ignoring others or using screens to cope with stress and emotions. Learn these 4 tips from TOUCH Cyber Wellness on developing healthy mobile phone habits:

  1. Set boundaries – Create no-phone times or zones, like during meals or before sleep, to avoid constant scrolling.
  2. Manage notifications – Turn off or customise alerts so you’re only notified about what’s important.
  3. Track your usage – Use tools like screen-time limits or app timers to monitor how much time you spend on your phone.
  4. Do other things you enjoy – Replace scrolling with activities like chatting with friends, enjoying hobbies, or going outside to refresh your mind.

You can read the original article from our DfL partner, TOUCH Community Services: TOUCH Community Services – 4 Tips to Develop Healthy Mobile Phone

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