We use our phones for everything from reading news to texting friends to ordering in to playing games. All that convenience at our fingertips comes at a cost: our personal data and mental health. It’s hard to be present in the moment when push notifications and texts are enticing us to look down. Meanwhile, the amount of personal data we share, many times without even realizing, can be alarming.
But not all hope is lost! Here are five simple steps you can take to protect your data and add space between you and your phone when you need it.