We love our phones. So much so that we spend hours casually just browsing webpages, opening apps and watching videos. I found that I have spent up to 6 hours in a day just casually browsing on my phone without actually having anything to show for it. It's 2021 and it is time to make our phones love us back! Or maybe it is time to love our phones just a little less. Thus, I decided it was time to make my phone screen time just a little bit more productive. Here are some of the things I learned and how they can help you.
I became intentional in my browsing. I focused on content that was relevant to solving my issues or having the type of entertainment that I wanted. You can therefore break your screen time into productivity and fun. It is important to remember that productivity will look different for everyone but be sure to have time away from your phone as this also is a way of living productively.
Productivity
Education
Mobile use has come a far way. Now you can use your phone to create presentations and documents, as well as record your lectures. While it is not ideal for research and formatting documents, you would be surprised how much work you can actually get done once you get started. This is especially a great option for busy students or teachers or those who do not have access to a computer. In Tools & Tutorials, I teach you how to leverage the power of your mobile phones for teaching online and preparing assignments.
During gradschool I used my phone to record my notes and also to take pictures of quizzes to later review. Do not forget that you can learn an entirely new skill on your phone. There are other great options such as teaching online from your phone. I have done it and you can too!
Finance
Instead of just using your phone to buy "stuff" ,use your phone to invest and take a chance on yourself. The Robinhood Investment application is easy to use and available in almost every country. It is secure and allows you to buy stocks in some of these big companies thar you are already supporting. Why not give yourself the opportunity to earn something back in return?
You can also use your phone to purchase from apps that allow you to receive cash back or rewards like Rakuten. This may be the year that you not only spend money but make your money work for you!
Health
If you are trying to stay in shape you can find blogs or channels that cater to that niche. Set aside how much time you need to spend on learning that new workout or recipe. Move on to something else and always protect your eyes from the blue light produced by your phone. There are many online platforms that offer free health, diet and fitness courses.
Fun
Creating Your Own Application
Yes, you can create your own application for your business or personal needs without any coding. Developers, please do not take this personally. Adalo was designed to remove the hassle out of coding so that everyday individuals can create their own applications that cater to their specific needs. If you find using Wix easy, (which is another great platform to utilize,) then you will also enjoy Adalo.
Supporting My Favorite Small Business or Blog
Since 2020 and all its drama ensued, I made it a special priority to support small businesses. You know, the people who are just starting out and need that extra help or motivation. I may not be able to always support in coin but I do so by commenting on, liking or sharing their work. I even find myself clicking on their ads just for the sake of it. It goes a long way. I have even reached out to ask them to create specific content just so that I can support them even more. This, might just be the year that we the people have to support others like ourselves and by doing so sustain each other.
Creating
If you find yourself writing a lot, like I do then create a blog on your phone or write a book and post it in Kindle. I had so many thoughts and feelings for 2020 that I ended up publishing two ebooks. One for distance learners and one about love, life and living. Canva is great for this as it always you to create just about every type of content and graphics available for school, work or building your skills. I also used the mobile canva app to create and edit birthday cards to send to relatives.
Healthy Socialization
Create more healthy connections this year, whether it means networking for your career or personal growth. LinkedIn is a great place to start. Now I find that I reach out to close family members and friends more. You know, the healthy people in your life that care about you. Human to human interaction is very important for your mental wellness and so is your alone time. Cherish them both.
Finally, mobile productivity can happen almost effortlessly. It sometimes requires you to put your phone aside. It also does not mean you have to be earning an income from it. Mobile productivity means using your phone time wisely to enhance your wellness, whether it be physical, social, financial or emotional. It also means productivity at your fingertips while you are on the go.
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If you enjoyed this blog then you will definitely enjoy our previous post on How to Find Balance and Harmony in 2021.
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