Practice deep breathing
Deep breathing helps reduce stress and improves mood by providing a mental reset.
What You'll Do
Take a 2-minute break from your screen and practice deep breathing to refresh your mind.
Scientific Basis
Reducing non-work digital screen time to below 3 hours/week raised mental well-being WHO-5 scores by 8.48 points (d = 0.72), showing scheduled breaks lift mood by reducing screen-induced overstimulation.
Frederiksen, N. D., et al. (2022). Effects of limiting digital screen use on well-being, mood, and stress biomarkers. NPJ Digital Medicine.The Science of Impact
Reducing screen time can lead to significant improvements in mental well-being, as evidenced by an 8.48-point increase in WHO-5 scores.
Improved mood can enhance overall quality of life and productivity, potentially reducing healthcare costs associated with mental health issues.
Scheduled breaks from screens may help mitigate overstimulation, promoting healthier digital habits.
Pro Tips
Limit recreational screen time to under 3 hours per week.
Take scheduled breaks every hour during screen use to refresh your mind.
Engage in outdoor activities or hobbies that do not involve screens for at least 30 minutes daily.