ENJOY YOUR FAMILY TIME BY TAKING A BREAK FROM YOUR PHONE
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.
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. While most people take the time to call Dad on Father’s Day, it’s been second to Mother’s Day for far too long. It’s easy to grab your dad a sweatshirt or coffee mug and call it a day. This year, take the time to show your father how much you care. We promise you, he’ll appreciate it. Here are a few ways to go above and beyond for your old man. BREAKFAST IN BED We usually associate trays full of breakfast as a Mother’s Day staple, but getting a meal without having to leave the covers is something anyone can enjoy. Booking brunch reservations for Father’s Day can be a headache, so why not cut out the middleman entirely? Sear up some steak, fry some eggs, and brew some coffee. It’s hard to imagine anything better to wake up to on a day in your honor. LESSEN THE CHORE BURDEN Most dads have housework they do only because they have to. Some hate to mow the lawn, while others can’t stand doing laundry. Use Father’s Day as a chance to identify and take care of that chore for the GOING BEYOND GIFTS
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.
CREATIVE WAYS TO CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY
dad in your life, and he’ll never forget your thoughtful gesture. The only downside is that you may just have to start doing it every year.
SHARE HIS INTERESTS Is the dad in your life a fan of bourbon? Take him on a distillery tour. Does he love golf? Hit a round with him. Dads excel at showing up to events for their spouses and children. On Father’s Day, take some time to do the things he enjoys. SHOW YOUR LOVE A well-articulated thought can matter more than any gift. With today’s technology, it’s not hard to craft a special, personalized message for Dad in any form you’d like. Have everyone in your household share some thoughts about Dad in video form and edit them together in a living card that may just bring a tear to his eye.
These are a few of the many ways to make Dad’s day a memorable one. What matters is that you take the time to show him you’re thinking of him.
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