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30% of people in the UK own five or more connected devices.

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It's True.

It's a big jump over the last few years. In 2017 one in ten people reported they did not own a single connected device.

Good Try.

But this one is true. It's a big jump over the last few years. In 2017 one in ten people reported they did not own a single connected device.

The average time spent on phones per day in the UK is two hours ten minutes.

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Yep, It's More!

You're spot on, it's even more than that. Three hours 23 minutes to be precise. That's a lot of time on your phone.

Think Bigger!

It's actually a lot more - three hours 23 minutes per day!

Social media can help you find positive activities to do.

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Get Searching.

There are lots of groups and events on social media that you might find interesting. Have you considered searching on social for volunteering opportunities for example?

More Than Just Cat Videos.

Social media can be great for finding clubs that run activities, and for looking for volunteering opportunities. Get involved!

'Forest' is an app that monitors your screentime and helps the environment at the same time.

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Do Your Bit.

It's true. Watch your tree grow onscreen the less you use your phone. You can even support Trees for the Future plant real trees through the app.

If you need to focus, plant a tree in Forest, and watch it grow as you digitally detox. You can support Trees for the Future through the app too.

Screentime can help you learn something new.

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Try Something New.

There are lots of ways to learn online. You could watch YouTube tutorials to skill up or do an online course in something like coding.

It Doesn't Have To Be Like School!

Find something you want to learn about. There are loads of tutorial videos on a whole range of topics. Or why not try an online course?

Screentime and You

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Mind Yer Time!
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If some of this is new, you're in the right place! And if you just need some help with it, why not ask your friends to help you with your screentime?

You got out of 5
A Work In Progress
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You know what you want to do. But sometimes screentime is just too much fun. Keep trying! You can do it!

You got out of 5
You Can Do It!
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You are very aware of your screentime, and want to keep a good balance. Keep working at it - we believe in you.

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The Ideal Balance
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Good work! You know your stuff when it comes to screentime and looking after yourself.

You got out of 5
Consider Yourself An Expert.
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You've got a great balance with your screentime. Why not help your friends with theirs?

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