Most of us worry about ‘too much screen time’, but what does this really mean? Even experts can’t seem to agree on how much is too much. Perhaps the answer lies in what we watch, rather than how much we watch.
The problem with screen time
When it comes to screen time, what are the actual risks for adults? Well, prolonged screen time is known to be linked to low moods, anxiety, eye strain and poor sleep. And for every hour you’re on a screen, you’re not doing something more beneficial, like walking or spending time with loved ones.
The quality of screen time
Experts are now turning away from a conversation about screen time, and towards a conversation about content. One thing they seem to agree on is that mindless scrolling of perfect people on social media has been proven time and again to affect our mental well-being. However, watching a film, with narrative closure and positive messages, can be beneficial to our mental health
Many people are now committing to putting down their phones and turning their attention back to TV and cinema. In fact, many households are returning to the joys of scheduled TV.
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So how much is too much?
There’s no simple answer here, but most experts agree that we should try to have at least a few hours away from screens each day, and limit our social media time to under an hour.
Apart from that, it’s all about the content. Try to watch quality films and programming which leaves you feeling content. And make sure you give yourself plenty of breaks if you use screens for work.
Instead of setting ourselves overall screen time limits, perhaps the important thing is to do more things we love away from screens and to improve the quality of the content we do watch.