How can I put down my phone and go to sleep?

I used to struggle with this quite a bit. What I did first was I started doing a bedtime routine. I would try to brush my teeth, wash my face, and read a chapter of a book at night. When that wasn't totally working, because I kept getting sucked into my phone- I started using an app that notified me when it was bed time. It would dim my screen, and sound an alarm, first at 10, then 10:05, then 10:10, and so on. I also use a sleep timer to listen to music before bed. I can turn on Spotify and then the sleep timer will turn the music off after a determined amount of time.

I think in this modern society, we are all so addicted to information and social media feeds that we feel fear of missing out (FOMO) and this is a part of the problem of not being able to put down phone and go to sleep . I find these steps helpful. • While going to bed, leave phone in another room to charge so you don’t get distracted by like , comments and shares popping up on your screen ! • If you need to keep phone with yourself put it in airplane mode so you don’t get call or text message while transitioning to bedtime routine. • Use internet blocker apps so you will not get any distractive emails or messages or social media feed right before going to bed. • If you simply must use your phone in bed prior to sleep, one solution for reducing screen effects includes activating night mode.

When I'm having trouble putting my phone down before going to bed, I like to listen to soft music or even ASMR videos. These calm me down and help me get ready to go to bed. I would recommend you do these activities as you close your eyes and lie in bed. Find a rhythm for yourself and take deep breaths as you take in the music or the voice of the ASMR artist. Over time, you would've fallen asleep doing this. Something else you can do is maybe find an app that automatically shuts down your phone at a certain time so you can go to sleep without worrying about the phone being a distraction.

There are many different ways to stop the temptation of grabbing you phone at night. I've seen some leave their phone far from their bed and get comfy so eventually you will feel too lazy to go get your phone. This can prevent you from sticking to your phone and not sleeping. Also, in the morning you can force yourself to wake up when your alarm goes off and you'll have to get off your bed to turn off the alarm. This can persuade you to wake up instead of laying there. Same thing with at school, keeping you phone in your backpack can help with concentrating on talking with your friends and not always on your phone.

A good idea is to place the phone across the room, or better yet, to place the phone in a completely different room! I personally use an actual alarm clock to wake up in the morning, so there is no need to have my phone in my room at night. This way, I will not be on my phone in bed at night and I will be able to get some sleep. I also am sure to not be looking at screens at least an hour before I go to bed. I often read a book to help me fall asleep.

There are many ways to put your phone down when it's time to go to bed. I am going to provide a list of things that can help. 1. Invest in an alarm clock- If you use your phone for your alarm, it isn't a good idea to completely power off. If you power your phone completely off, there won't be any distractions from it and your alarm clock can wake you up. You can get alarm clocks at resale stores, places like Walmart, and possibly dollar stores. I got my alarm clock at Goodwill, for $2 and it works great. 2. Phone detox for a week. I know it seems like a hard thing to do, but if you get rid of social media, and distractions that are on your phone for a week, you can definitely see a change in your overall efficiency. 3. Make yourself a bed time- Sleep scheduling is very important for the sleep cycle. 4. Use hypnosis- You can download a hypnosis app, and play it on your phone before you go to sleep. It's really relaxing and will help your life in a positive way. 5. If you're up all night texting friends, let them know that you're going to bed at an exact time. They can help support you going to bed. I hope this was convenient! Feel free to contact me!

I struggle with shutting off at night. Since I usually check social media before I go to bed, I have an especially hard time turning it off and going to sleep. However, I have found that setting a time that I have to stop helps me. I made a time that I always cut myself off, because I know myself well enough to keep going until I am uncomfortably tired but still looking though things on my phone. I have friends who also suggest setting the limits on your phone so it stops you from using apps after a certain amount of time. I haven't tried myself, but I imagine it is helpful shutting off at night as well.

The best way to over come being addicted to your phone is by taking small steps towards what your goal is which is not having to rely on your phone. Maybe trying to read a book right before you sleep can help take your mind off of your phone. Exercising, taking walks right before you sleep are all helpful tips in order for you to sleep better without using your phone. Phones can actually cause us harm. It makes individual stay up all night due to the amount of stuff we have on our phones. The light on the phone does not make it better instead it keeps us up all night.

Good question. I think many people struggle with not being able to put their phone down. A solution could be to download a time management application. They work by making certain functions of the phone inaccessible. You can set them on an automatic timer so that they come on every night before you go to bed. That way you won't be able to be tempted. You can also try to keep your phone away from your bedside. That way if you feel the urge to go on your phone, it won't be near you and you will have to get up to go get it.

That can sometimes be difficult when you are all buzzed about the day or the next day. Some helpful tips are meditation, setting a goal bedtime, and putting your phone down 30 minutes before you want to go to sleep. The blue light emitted from devices can keep the brain awake and make you feel restless. You can also do online research. Also when trying to sleep, try not to distract yourself with your surroundings. You should put your phone and other distracting items out of the way. It will make you less likely to grab them. What do you think? What techniques do you think will help you stay off your phone and fall asleep?