Adopt 6 rules of screen time, you will start concentrating on studies (Image Source: Freepik)
Lifestyle Desk, New Delhi. Do you also feel that as soon as you open a book, mobile notifications start attracting you? We often think that class toppers might not use smartphones, but this is not true. Toppers use phones, but in a special way (Screen time rules for students).
The only difference is that the topper controls the phone, and the rest of the students are controlled by their phone. If you also want to take your studies and focus to the next level, then you can see the benefits yourself by including these 6 golden rules of screen time in your routine today.
Study Table 'No Phone Zone'
The first and strictest rule is that when you sit down to study, your phone should not be in your room. Even if the phone is kept upside down on the table, our mind is still tempted to check it again and again. Toppers keep their phones in another room and come. Remember, "out of sight, out of mind."
Follow the 20-20-20 rule
Continuously studying on the screen makes the eyes tired and the head starts feeling heavy. To avoid this, toppers adopt the 20-20-20 formula – after every 20 minutes of studying, look at something 20 feet away, for at least 20 seconds. This gives rest to the eyes and you are able to read for a long time without getting tired.
turn off notification noise
Do you know that while studying, a small 'ting' or 'beep' sound can distract you for the next 20 minutes? Whenever you sit down to study, put your phone on 'Do Not Disturb' mode or turn off the internet. The important messages will remain the same even after studying.
Use the screen as a 'tool'
Smart students know that YouTube or Google is to be used to understand complex concepts, not to watch random videos or reels. When you use the screen, do so with a purpose - like "I just want to understand this topic." As soon as the topic is over, the screen turns off.
'Fix time' for social media
Social media is not bad, but its excessive use is bad. Use this to 'reward' yourself. Make a rule - "If I complete 3 targets for my day, I will use Instagram for 30 minutes in the evening." This will allow the happy hormone to be associated with studies and not just scrolling.
Digital detox 1 hour before bed
This is the most important rule. Just before sleeping at night, the blue light of the phone keeps our brain awake, which prevents deep sleep. And remember, what you read gets converted into firm memory only during sleep. Therefore, put your phone away from you an hour before sleeping.
Technology is not your enemy, you just have to become a smart user of it. Commit to yourself to implement at least 3 of these 6 rules today and watch how both your grades and confidence increase.
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