Ways To Stop Your Phone From F*cking Up Your Life

Are you someone who just can’t put your phone down?
In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis explores how constant phone use can affect both our mental and physical well-being—and what we can do to build healthier habits.
You'll also learn:
Why our phones are designed to be so addictive
Whether social media is helping us connect or pulling us further apart
Simple ways to cut back on screen time
How to pause the doom-scrolling cycle
Family tech agreements: eSafety website resource.
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CREDITS:
Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Audio Producer: Tina Matolov
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