ENJOY YOUR FAMILY TIME BY TAKING A BREAK FROM YOUR PHONE
Setting some time aside to be with family is important, but it can be difficult when everyone is always on their cellphones. Constant cellphone use has become a global problem, and the habit is hard to break because we rely on mobile devices heavily for work, school, and keeping in contact with friends and family. Luckily, there are plenty of apps that can reduce how often you’re on your phone and minimize distractions. SIEMPO After you install Siempo on your phone, it will ask which apps are likely to distract you. Once you select them, the app will move those apps away from the home screen and place the important ones, such as the messaging, contacts, email, and calendar apps, on the first screen. You can also designate
times for specific apps to be used throughout the day. STAY FOCUSED Stay Focused is like Siempo, but there are some significant differences. You can set times to access certain apps and put the most distracting ones on lock. Stay Focused also has a “strict mode” that prevents you from uninstalling it, so be sure to think carefully before activating the lockdown because you won’t have access to those specific apps until the timer runs out. FOREST In the time that Forest takes control of your device for a set time limit, the app starts growing a tree. Once the tree is fully grown, your time is up, and it joins the other trees that were grown during other breaks. If you pick up your phone
and try to access an app, Forest will send you a notification asking you if you want to kill your baby tree by giving up. Who says guilt isn’t a good motivator? BESIDES APPS Aside from using these apps, silencing your phone and putting it in another room, leaving it in your car if you’re out at dinner, or keeping it in your purse or back pocket during a social event can also reduce your screen time. Having your phone out of sight and out of reach will keep the temptation of pulling it out at bay. Spending time with your family is crucial, and with these apps and tips, you’ll enjoy each other’s company without too many screen distractions.
SAFETY TIPS FOR SUMMER DRIVING HOW TO DEAL WITH CRAZY CONSTRUCTION
It seems like there is always some form of road work happening in and around St. Louis, and that’s especially true during the summer. At this point, hoping for clear, well- paved, and orange cone-free roads is a fool’s errand. There’s no telling when these Missouri Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects will be completed, but if you’re somebody who likes to place a bet, you’d be wise to put your money on later rather than sooner. In the meantime, it’s best to take extra precautions to ensure you don’t end up suffering an accident. Follow these tips for safe driving in construction conditions. CHECK THE ROUTE Frustration behind the wheel is a major cause of rash, dangerous decision-making. And nothing can lead to more frustration than running into a construction zone unexpectedly. With today’s digital mapping tools, you can check for construction before you leave your house. Plan a route that allows you to avoid as much construction as possible. SLOW DOWN Every construction area should have reduced speed limits posted well in advance of any roadside work. Even if they don’t, you should drop your speed whenever there is
a disturbance in the roadway. Normal speed limits are designed for ideal conditions. Dug-up roads and tightened lanes are far from ideal. WATCH THE ROAD Rocks, dirt, and debris tend to be present during road work. While they should be carefully removed from where people are driving, that doesn’t always happen. Be mindful of potential hazards on the road; they can appear at a moment’s notice. AVOID CERTAIN VEHICLES While our vehicles experience decreased performance in a construction zone, motorcycles and bicycles are even more susceptible to construction zone hazards. These modes of transportation are inherently less stable than passenger cars, so it’s probably best to avoid taking them through heavy construction. UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS If MDOT fails to properly mark construction zones, you may be eligible for compensation in the event of an injury. If you’ve been injured in an accident, whether in a construction zone or not, call our office to speak with an experienced auto accident attorney.
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