last updated:10.3.25
post deactivating all social media accounts and intentionally/mindfully using devices, one of the metrics I have been curious about is my screen time. I don’t believe that it is possible to reduce it to less than an hour everyday because we do use our phones for various important use-cases.
to reflect on: what you think is important vs what can you let go, so a new routine can be formed
instagram has been my work for a while now and the line had blurred a long time back - between using it for work (marketing for random movements1) and mindless scrolling, getting exposed to multitude of new information which impacts my ability to do my own creative work.
i intend to understand how to best use my devices in a way that adds to my life. and develop routines that allow me to integrate social media back in my life, as a way to connect, communicate and share my work.
use technology, rather than get used by technology
| date | screen time | notes |
|---|---|---|
| 26.01.25 | 5hr 53min | |
| 31.01.25 | 8hr 18min | |
| 11.02.25 | 8hr 23min | |
| 12.02.25 | 2hr 29min | |
| 13.02.25 | 3hr 6min | |
| 14.02.24 | 5hr 21min | |
| 15.02.25 | 4hr 13min | |
| 16.02.25 | 3hr 49min | |
| 17.02.25 | 1hr 17min | |
| 18.02.25 | 2hr 25min | |
| 19.02.25 | 4hr 18min | talked for an hour with my younger sister on whatsapp |
| 20.02.25 | 2hr 26min | |
| 21.02.25 | 1hr 48min | |
| 22.02.25 | 4hr 54min | not sure why i have spent 3 hours on whatsapp |
| 23.02.25 | 1hr 9min | |
| 24.02.25 | 59min | |
| 25.02.25 | 1hr 36min | |
| 26.02.25 | 2hr 24min | i went out today. ended up using my phone a lot more, mostly for whatsapp to stay in touch with people, for uber and to record some thoughts while sitting next to the lake |
| 27.02.25 | 1hr 5min | |
| 28.02.25 | 2hr 52min | spent 1 hour on notes app, taking notes while reflecting on the beac |
| 1.03.25 | 3hr 38min | video call with 2 chicas for > hour each |
i dont think it makes sense to track screen time anymore. i use phone consciously and intentionally to stay connected with family, to post on social media ( i wasnt planning to be away forever , i have things to do there ). but i will come up with rules for social media going forward.