https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 18:13:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-curb-your-internetscreen-time#post-2403147 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 13:03:30 +0000 DesertDreams88 2403147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On my laptop, I use a Chrome plug-in called RescueTime. It tracks my Internet usage on website that I've categorized as productive and non-productive, and shuts off my access to non productive sites after I've reached my self imposed limit. You can also use the built-in "nuclear option" to shut down access to all non-productive sites for a set period of time or the same time each day. There might be an app for phone use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-curb-your-internetscreen-time#post-2402802 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:32:57 +0000 looch 2402802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have found some podcasts that I am really enjoying, so I will listen to those instead of surfing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-curb-your-internetscreen-time#post-2402791 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:26:48 +0000 ldh112 2402791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like I've gotten into some bad habits since being home with my 6 month old. Early on when she was feeding so often and I was recovering, I spent a ton of time playing on my phone. Now, I feel like it's just an automatic habit - checking the news, reading HB, looking up things, etc. I don't even have FB but I will randomly check my husband's account just to be nosy! I'd like to spend more time reading or doing other things with my time instead of just reaching for my phone out of boredom/idleness. </p> <p>I did recently take a part time contracting job so I know that will soon add some other things to my day. I need to spend time reading/planning and getting back into work mode (I am a child therapist) but feel distracted easily by "let me look this/that up" and ending up killing even more time mindlessly browsing the internet. </p> <p>How do you make better habits when it comes to screen time? Any certain rules you follow for yourself/family? Any apps or other things that you use to help limit your time? (Do those types of things exist?) </p>