Plan
When I plan ahead, I feel better and make better choices.
I like to play the guitar, and I’m pretty good at it. Whenever I have a performance coming up, I know that I have to practice and plan ahead. It’s the same thing with technology: when I plan ahead, I feel better and make better choices.
I came up with some simple rules that help me stick to my plan:
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I give myself a daily limit for screen time.
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I only “follow” and contact close family and friends.
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I have device-free areas at home, like my bedroom and my bathroom.
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I set up a family charging station, so everyone’s devices are plugged in and out of reach at night.
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I use filters to block inappropriate or unsafe applications and content.
There isn’t a clear right or wrong decision for every choice I could make with technology. But planning ahead helps. And I can talk to my friends and family about their ideas too.
For the Strength of Youth: A Guide for Making Choices