35 things to do instead of looking at your cell phone –

See this list of things to do instead of looking at your phone (Anna Shvets/Pexels/Disclosure)

Using the cell phone has become an almost natural behavior in every moment of life: in the bathroom, while we cookwe took the bus… often, the cell phone is part of the work and using the tool (and all its applications) has become the daily standard.

However, it is a fact that this behavior has many negative points – the anxiety is one of the best known. Also, the fact that they are somewhat addictive seems to make it difficult to decide to do anything else but check the new notifications.

That’s why we put together this list: because of the nature of these apps, it seems we have no choice (or ideas) but to turn to them when we’re bored, in the doctor’s waiting room, or even in line at the bank. But you can think of other things to do besides using your cell phone all the time. Just look:

CREATIVE IDEAS TO PRACTICE INSTEAD OF USING YOUR PHONE

draw or paint
Knit or learn to crochet Start a simple DIY project Write in a journal, even if it’s just a few lines Learn to fold paper

ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME COOLER THAN USING THE CELL PHONE

start a puzzle
Read a newspaper or magazine article (and yes, we’re talking about the print versions!) Read a few pages from a book Do a crossword puzzle Bake a cake (or your favorite dish)

ACTIVITIES TO DO OUTSIDE HOME

go out for a walk
Solve something on the street that you’ve been putting off (like going to the bank) Go to the gym Take a bike ride Go to the nearest street fair (and eat a pastel!)

HOMEWORK TASKS TO DO INSTEAD OF LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE

Take out the garbage
Make the bed Water the plants Tidy your closet Clean the shelves

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TO DO INSTEAD OF SCROLLING

stretch the body
2.Do some sit-ups… Or squats! Jump rope Dance to your favorite music

SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES TO INVEST

Put on a face mask
Meditate Get your nails done Moisturize your entire body Take a nap

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO STAY CONNECTED (THAT DON’T DEPEND ON YOUR PHONE)

Start a conversation with your partner, flatmate/roommate, family member
Write a letter to a loved one Plan a game night with friends Go to the park and people watch Discover a new restaurant with that super friend