How many hours have you spent on your phone today? And do you feel like it's too many?

A growing movement of people are going without their smartphones and computers in favour of just about anything that doesn't have a screen.

They say it's giving their lives more meaning — and improving their mental health.

This week, meet the digital minimalists ditching their devices, and how you can do it too.

Want to hear more about the impact social media is having on your mental health? Check out our episode When doom scrolling leads to actual harm.

All In The Mind

ABC listen

Sick of scrolling? Digital minimalism could help

OCT 19, 202429 MIN
All In The Mind

Sick of scrolling? Digital minimalism could help

OCT 19, 202429 MIN

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<p>How many hours have you spent on your phone today? And do you feel like it's too many?</p><p>A growing movement of people are going without their smartphones and computers in favour of just about anything that doesn't have a screen.</p><p>They say it's giving their lives more meaning — and improving their mental health.</p><p>This week, meet the digital minimalists ditching their devices, and how you can do it too.</p><p>Want to hear more about the impact social media is having on your mental health? Check out our episode <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/allinthemind/when-doom-scrolling-leads-to-actual-harm-vicarious-trauma/103835836">When doom scrolling leads to actual harm</a>.</p>