Smartphones and laptops help us to stay connected to our loved ones through phone calls and video conferencing, Laurie Santos, a psychology professor who teachesAt the same time,"research shows that our screens and apps and devices are making us less social, less present and even less happy," Santos added., a happiness expert and co-founder of the Digital Wellness Institute, about ways that people can achieve a better balance when using digital devices.
"Digital balance is really finding that sweet spot. We call it a spot of 'digital flourishing' where it's not that you are addicted to technology and it's not that you're swearing it off either," Blankson said during the episode.Practice the"really" rule: When you feel an urge to use your phone or turn on the TV, think about if it's really necessary for you to do it in the moment or if it's getting in the way of something else that you need to do. Ask yourself,"Do I really need to be using my device right now? Is this the best use of my time really?"Some apps don't have a limit to how long you can scroll on them, which is commonly referred to as the bottomless bowl, Blankson said.