“I check my phone over 150 times a day – why can’t I just leave it alone?” Psychotherapists explain how to reduce screen and pick up times, and how to crack the habit for good

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“I check my phone over 150 times a day – why can’t I just leave it alone?” Psychotherapists explain how to reduce screen and pick up times, and how to crack the habit for good

By Miranda Larbi

4 months ago

10 min read

When was the last time you checked your phone? Just a cheeky skim of Instagram, a quick check of WhatsApp… maybe even just a glance at the screen? If you’re the average Brit, it was probably within the past 12 minutes. We’re not talking intentional texting or looking at Google Maps here, but mindless, compulsive phone checking. We’re addicted to simply picking up those little black rectangles. Why? Well, that’s something the Stylist team has been asking itself. And how can we curb that urge to look? To find out if a less screen-dependent future is possible, we’ve been talking to four psychologists and psychotherapists for best tips and ideas.


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