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Beat Digital Exhaustion: Intentional Phone Use Tips

2/1/2026

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Paul Leonardi, author of Digital Exhaustion, recommends setting a clear intention before using your phone to create a stopping point.
Leonardi advises distancing devices by keeping them in another room during meals or activities to encourage intentional use.
Leonardi also suggests picking up a hobby to fill time that would otherwise be spent on screens to promote healthier digital habits.

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Story summary

Paul Leonardi, author of Digital Exhaustion, recommends setting a clear intention before using your phone to create a stopping point.
Leonardi advises distancing devices by keeping them in another room during meals or activities to encourage intentional use.
Leonardi also suggests picking up a hobby to fill time that would otherwise be spent on screens to promote healthier digital habits.