Check out this article, “The Last Kid in Ninth Grade Without an iPhone”, from New York Magazine’s The Cut on May 30.
Bespoke Executive Function Coach, Julia Saunders, shares her own tips on how to get phone use under control:
- Set a Timer Before Going on social media: This can prevent the common mishap of losing time to scrolling that was supposed to be for schoolwork or family.
- Put the Phone in Another Room When Working on Homework: This has been scientifically proven to help with focus.
- Establish a Hard “Bedtime” for the Phone: Ensure an uninterrupted full night’s sleep.
For students who find it difficult to change phone use habits, an executive functioning coach can help strengthen focus and motivation by deepening self-awareness, agency, and accountability. In short, students who, with the guidance of an experienced coach, learn and practice the life skills to better manage themselves will soon learn how to better manage their phones.
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