IS IT TIME FOR A DIGITAL DETOX? 4 WAYS TO LIMIT YOUR SCREEN TIME While technological advancements have made different parts of our lives easier, we’ve come to depend on them. Because of this, it’s good to take a break from our devices from time to time and decompress. In honor of National Unplug Day on March 3, here are four ways you can disconnect from your phones and other devices. Turn on ‘do not disturb’ or silence notifications. Our phones are constantly dinging, buzzing, and vibrating with nonstop notifications from our emails, texts, calls, and social media accounts. Sometimes, simply feeling the vibration or hearing the ping tempts us to check our phones. To reduce the constant distraction, update your notification settings on your device and receive only specific alerts. Or you can silence your phone altogether. Create a ‘no-screen’ rule. Some people scroll on their phones during dinner, watching a movie or TV show, or engaging with others. To help avoid
this temptation, implement a no-screen rule in which all phones are put away during certain times of the day or specific activities. It will allow you and your family to be more present with one another and practice mindfulness. You may even have more meaningful conversations or enjoy extra quality time with one another! Track your usage. Smartphones have trackers that notify you about your screen-time patterns and how long you are on your phone each day or every week. Some apps have built-in usage trackers you can use to see how often you scroll or check an app. Tracking your screen time is a great way to identify patterns and create goals to help you spend less time on your phone.
Schedule digital detoxes. The best way to limit screen time and disconnect is to schedule digital detoxes. Some suggest detoxing one week out of every month, but this can be difficult if you’re starting out. Instead, start small by detoxing one day out of each week and gradually increase your detox periods. It will be challenging to change your phone habits at first. But with patience, trial and error, and establishing healthy habits, you will begin to notice the fantastic benefits going tech-free offers.
Irish Pancakes Start your March mornings off with a seasonal flair by making these traditional Irish pancakes! Thick yet crispy, these pancakes are a sweet way to fuel your day.
Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp kosher salt • 1 tbsp white sugar • 1 large egg, beaten • 1 cup buttermilk • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
Directions
1. In a bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Set aside. 2. In a skillet, brown 1 tbsp of butter. 3. In a separate bowl, mix the beaten egg, buttermilk, and browned butter. 4. In a constant stream, add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while stirring. Do not overbeat! 5. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter, stir until the skillet is coated, and then add a few large dollops of batter (about 3 inches wide) to the pan. Do not overcrowd. 6. Cook 4–5 minutes a side, until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with butter, jam, and syrup.
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