#managing screen time

[littlebellesmama]

Raising Kids in a Screen-Filled World: How to Protect Their Joy, Growth, and Future

A whole generation of children is growing up surrounded by digital screens. Tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and even interactive toys have become a regular part of many households. Technology has given us amazing tools, made learning more accessible, and connected us in ways we never imagined. But there’s also a shadow side to this constant digital stimulation—one we’re just beginning to…

[thepanvelite]

Mobile Gaming: A Double-Edged Sword

Mobile gaming offers cognitive benefits but poses risks like addiction and health problems. Setting boundaries and promoting healthy habits are crucial for responsible gaming.

Mobile gaming, a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm, offers a plethora of benefits but also poses significant challenges. Benefits of Mobile Gaming Mobile games are not just sources of entertainment; they also enhance cognitive skills. They improve hand-eye coordination, problem-solving abilities, and even social skills when played in groups. Moreover, they provide a convenient escape…

[kc22invesmentsblog]

My Personal Approach to Managing Screen Time

How do you manage screen time for yourself? Written by Delvin In a world dominated by technology, managing screen time has become crucial for maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. As someone who recognizes the importance of limiting excessive screen usage, I have developed a personal approach that allows me to make the most of my phone while avoiding its potential drawbacks. In this…

[iknowicanbutwhy]

So I might've kept duplication on all night an d

[ogsherlockholmes]

I'm rewatching Granada Holmes and I know everyone talks about this so I'd like to add my voice to the crowd: Jeremy Brett is magnificent.

Tempted to just leave it there but seriously, I'm in awe of his performance and I must find out if he won any awards for it because, as someone training to be an actor, I'm absolutely mesmerised by his facial expressions, his line delivery, his body language... it's so exact and everything is so meaningful and tells us so much that it comes to a point where it seems to come to him too naturally.

I'll admit, I don't find some of the other actors very believable, but it's fine because it's still entertaining.

But Brett just...shines. He does these quick flash grins, those hand flourishes, he enunciates specific words and rolls his 'r's, he never drops the act and it's unbearably impressive because, despite the theatricality, it still feels real.

As well as being an incredible person, I think he's an incredibly inspirational actor, and I'll be shouting about this to my grave. I'm obsessed.

[smartgirrl]

navigating screen time for better time management

it’s easy to get sucked into hours of scrolling without realizing how much time is passing, so this is what I find useful!

track your usage -> seeing your app usage helps identify where your time goes and where to cut back.

set limits -> set specific time blocks for when you’re allowed to use certain apps.

ex: i have a 10 minute limit for Instagram and TikTok

create tech-free zones -> designate certain times of day as screen-free, like during meals or before bed.

implement a "no phone" rule during study or work hours to maintain focus.

focus on real-life connections -> balance online and offline time by enjoying screen-free activities with friends and family.

use technology for good -> use apps like Structured or Notion to stay organized and productive throughout the day.

reward yourself -> set up rewards for sticking to your screen time limits.

after two hours of focused study, reward yourself with 15 minutes of social media.

turn off notifications -> turn off non-essential notifications to avoid distractions and stay focused on important tasks.

[masterofiodine]

sort of binge-watched bbc ghosts and niw i can't stop thinking about them

(tap for better quality)

[ryllen]

something i promised on my kofi 6 months ago... 🫠

[skyviewvalley]

Meet Link!

On the brink of a major company promotion, Link has decided instead to throw caution to the wind, following the trail of a taunting note to the doorstep of the farm he has mysteriously inherited. Surely his excellent customer service skills and experience in light clerical work will have adequately prepared him for this unexpected career change...

[sweeteastart]

Day 3 late again - reunion for @breannasfluff ravioli week !

I didn't have the time to actually write what I had in mind but the short version is : Ravio was doing business in the village when he heard Lege was back. Cue him going from walking to full on running to go back home and ultimately just jumping into poor Lege arms. They are both very emotional and happy to see each other again.

[fannyspammy]

Tbh the biggest crimes this season so far are

1) killing off valandil &

2) NOT ENOUGH ELROND

[what-bot]

Taken damage

(and we could stay forever in this night)

[meyonherown]

my mom asked me if i was tired today because of the long travel and-

how am I to tell a 62 woman that has no idea about any fantasy fiction about my hyperfixation on my favorite platonic soulmates and therefore having technical issue with my executive functions ?

but really what is this scene about? is this a flashback? "futures lives" ? omg im unwell

[ingravinoveritas]

As a follow-up to my review of Macbeth, I also wanted to mention another very delightful moment of my trip: I met David!

Following the first previews of this run, I was intrigued and of course happy to learn that David had resumed doing stage door (after not doing so at the Donmar, for very understandable security reasons). After waffling back and forth about it, I decided that since I was already going to be seeing the play, I might as well give it a go.

Having done stage door after other shows in the past, my experiences with seeing fans meet the actors have ranged from the hilarious to the hokey to the flat-out cringey. It's hard to ever know for sure how a stage door experience will go, and so I've found that the optimal course of action is to hope for the best while having no expectations at all.

Still, I wanted to be at least somewhat prepared, and so I had the idea to bring with me a Playbill from a production of Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, because I'd gotten to see it on Broadway ten years ago and I thought David might enjoy knowing that there was another Scottish production. So, current and old Macbeth programs in hand (I placed the Playbill next to David's cast photo, in the same way as the photo above), I made my way to the barricade by the Harold Pinter stage door, and waited.

David soon got to where I was standing, and it was the most surreal thing to have him there in front of me, all long hair and stubble and big, brown eyes. As he went to sign my program, he paused and caught sight of the Playbill, and his eyes lit right up. "Oh, another Macbeth! Another Scottish one," he exclaimed, and as he did, he looked right at me and smiled that gorgeous smile of his. "Yes," I replied, and said that I'd seen it ten years prior.

I mentioned a few other details about the production, and while David had begun to move down to sign other programs, he kept looking back at me as I spoke. Despite everything that was happening, he stayed focused on our exchange, even though it was brief. And when you're talking with him, it's as if you're the only one there. His entire attention is on you. And it is incredible.

I've talked on my blog previously about how I'm more of a Michael fan than a David fan (solely due to the fact that, after finding Good Omens in 2019, it was Michael who I was drawn to first). But seeing David up close and in person--how attractive he is, how delicate and sweet--is like looking at the sun. He looks at you, and your vision is full of only him, and by God I couldn't help but swoon just a little.

I also now completely understand what Michael meant when he said David is very easy to fall in love with. Because there's no possible way I could be around that all the time and not fall in love...

But I think my favorite thing about how things went with David was that it happened so organically. I didn't try to take pictures or video because I didn't want to detract from the experience, and very quickly the celebrity/fan aspect fell away and it just became about a lovely shared moment between two people. He was so kind, and so gracious...and he was just David. And I will always treasure and cherish the memory of meeting him... ❤️

[dellamortte]

Jason Isaacs as Clark Devlin THE TUXEDO (2002)

[nameless-victory]

Not fond of sharing wips but I really like this frame from what I'm currently making :3