Reclaim Your Life: The Surprising Time You're Losing to Your Phone
We've all felt it: that moment when you look up from your phone and realize a significant chunk of time has vanished. Whether it's a deep-dive into social media, endless shocking news alerts, online shopping, or just mindless scrolling, our phones have become a constant companion. This isn't a surprise, and I believe we can all feel how connected and addicted we are to our phones and tracking devices. But have you ever stopped to consider what that constant connectivity truly costs you?
I recently heard a statistic that made me put my phone down and take a hard look at my own habits. The average American spends 4 to 5 hours a day on their phone.
Let's take a closer look at those numbers:
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