How to save 12,000 Hours (backed by science)

After reading this post, we’ll see:

• Why your phone is frying your mind.

• Why grayscale mode helps.

• How you can set this up.

TL; DR;

Change your cellphone settings to grayscale mode. Your screen time will reduce by at least 50 min daily (~12,000 Hrs.) over the next 40 years.

Why your phone is frying your mind

I’ll present some statistics:

• The average American spends ~ 5.4 Hrs. / day on their phones.

• A smartphone user will click / tap or swipe their phone 2,617 times a day.

• Excess cellphone usage is linked with anxiety & depression.

The cellphone is a double - edged sword. It is a modern superpower. But the ill effects outweigh the positive effects. The top companies in the world spend billions of $ to keep you on your cellphones.

They do this by tapping into the way our brains are built. So, even if you have discipline and motivation to use your phone less, it is extremely difficult.

I’ve tried it all:

• App timers.

• Removing notifications.

• Removing social media apps.

While they work to different degrees, sometimes the pull of the infinite scroll is too much.

Why grayscale mode helps:

It works as it makes our phone less addictive. Without the colors, you won’t feel like using your phone a lot. Proof it helps:

• It helps cut screen time by 50 minutes daily.

• It works better than using an app to set limits on daily use.

How you can set this up:

• Android & iPhone.

The best productivity app in your phone is the “do not disturb” mode. Grayscale mode is the next best one.

That’s it!!

I hope this simple tip helps you save at least an hour of your life a day. If you found this helpful, share with someone who will benefit.