Kimberly Z.
I either take notifications off those apps (only keep the essential ones like texts and calls), or I delete them from my phone,
...How do you break the habit of continually checking apps for new posts/messages
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Frequently asked questions about Disconnect & Unplug
How do you deal with too much time spent on the phone?
Owa N.
I don’t actually. I have a serious problem with procrastinating, and just not getting things done. The fear of me loosing out or
...How do you use fabulous if you’re meant to be disconnecting?
Mary I.
I usually answer or use fabulous when it’s day time. So that I can disconnect fully at night. It’s such a wonderful feeling
...Where do you put your screens when you disconnect?
Melita P.
Actually for me is easy to disconnect from my phone but if it’s hard for you I would recommend you to leave it
...How do you disconnect from TV and other screens when you wanting spend time with your spouse but they want that tv time?
Olga T.
Maybe gently introduce other things to take away their attention from the tv – shoulder rub, head massage – that you can do
...If I want to sleep for example at midnight, when is the best time to disconnect and close my notifications in your experience/opinion?
Esme F.
I think 2 to 3 hours before is a good time. If that sounds like too much you should ease into it starting
...Sometimes, I like to fall asleep on the phone with my fiancé when we’re apart (it’s hard for us to sleep without the routines we usually do together). If I put the phone down but on speaker so we can go to bed “together”, do you think this is sufficient?
Penny G.
yea if it helps you guys sleep then it seems fine to me, just don’t stare at your screen before bed because it
...How do I reduce or give up TV when it is the only way I feel able to relax (coz no-one is asking anything of me when I watch)?
Morris C.
You should try meditation. I know it won’t replace tv as a source for entertainment but will become a source of relaxation and
...What are some alternatives to reading on my phone i can do to pass the time before bed? Preferably something I can do while in bed.
Laura Y.
You can read a paper book, or drink a Thea, you can meditate or writing a journal, you can program the day after
...I find myself a little “guilty” using Fabulous during my Disconnect time… it’s helped me to eliminate the TV but I feel like I’m cheating by doing a mediation or something on my phone. How do you overcome those feelings or what’s your perspective on this?
Tina N.
I don’t think someone should feel guilty about this. You can play meditation music and meditate for even an hour! Yeah, you don’t
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