During the COVID-19 pandemic, you have probably noticed that your screen time has gone up in more ways than one. Whether you’re working more because your spare bedroom is now your office, spending more time on your phone chatting with your family and friends or playing popular new video games, your screen time could really be entering an unhealthy level.
For that reason, you could be looking for new ways to reduce the time that you are spending on your phone, tablet, laptop or television. Luckily, you have absolutely come to the right place! If you’re trying to think of new ways to get off the electronics, just keep reading.
Pick up an entertaining book
You might feel that every time you pick up a book it has to be some kind of classic novel that is heralded as one of the best ever written. While it is great to read masterpiece novels or heavily informative non-fiction books, it is somewhat difficult to stick with those kinds of books. If you want to read simply to get off of your screens a bit more, consider picking a real page-turner that will have you feeling the need to turn page after page.
Once you ease back into the habit of reading regularly, you can then think about taking on a more challenging, dense or otherwise overwhelming classic book.
Play a great board game
If you and your family are looking for a fun and exciting new but old-fashioned way to have fun, consider purchasing a great board game to take over the kitchen table with and have a few hours of fantastic fun. Whether you want strategy, 70s trivia, turn-based games or anything else, there are a lot of options that you can purchase to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
Exercise
It can be really easy to forget to stay healthy and active these days. That’s especially true if you live in an area where gyms are not only closed, but also outdoor spaces such as parks and beaches. Still, there are ways that you can get active and healthy no matter where you are. You can either find a quiet place to go on a jog, or purchase some weights and get back to pumping iron to your favorite classical music.
Pick up arts and crafts
You might feel like you don’t have much of a creative side, but you’ll never know if you don’t try! If you are in the mood for a new way to express yourself creatively and de-stress, think about purchasing some watercolors, self-drying clay, or maybe some needle and thread. Whatever it is, there is no doubt that you will enjoy spending some quality time creating something original and will have something to hang up on the wall to beautify your apartment or home once you are finished.
As you can see, there is no shortage of what you can do while not looking at a screen. All you have to do is figure out which option
