Irecently read Dave Cicirelli’s “ The Anxious Generation ,” and it completely changed how I approach my relationship with social media and my smartphone. I’m a little older than the Gen Zs who have borne the brunt of the issues discussed in the eye-opening book, but I’m no stranger to occasionally feeling overly dependent on my phone.

Whether it’s too much scrolling before bed or checking my phone for phantom messages throughout the day, there are a few tech habits I’ve been trying to break now that I’m well aware of the damage excessive smartphone use causes. From improving your mood and attention span to boosting your mental health and sleep, there are a plethora of reasons why it’s worth ditching your phone – at least before bed.

Studies have shown that late-night smart

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