Almost three months have passed since The Guardian introduced the Reclaim your Brain newsletter, a complimentary five-week email coaching program for individuals looking to reduce their phone usage.
Since its launch, over 100,000 readers have signed up, making it our fastest-growing newsletter ever. (If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do so at any time and receive the same weekly plan as everyone else.)
Feedback from readers has been overwhelmingly positive, with reports of improved sleep, reduced anxiety, increased reading, and time for new hobbies.
Overall, readers decreased their screen time by nearly 40%
Respondents to our survey indicated a 38% reduction in daily phone usage, saving a total of about 127,000 hours per year.
Felipe from Northern Ireland shared, “I no longer spend hours mindlessly scrolling. My time is now filled with more meaningful activities like reading, watching movies, and cooking, bringing joy to my wife as well.”
Some subscribers experienced significant decreases in screen time
While the average reduction was 38%, individuals like Hussein Ali from London managed to cut down from nine hours to just two hours a day. This change has provided them with more time for activities and a sense of accomplishment.
Has your screen time decreased significantly after reading our newsletter? Share your progress by taking our survey.
Source: www.theguardian.com
