OMG Digital Magazine July 23rd, 2015 - Vol 4 Issue 168 | Page 7

OMG Magazine | Thursday 23rd July, 2015 • PAGE 7

6 things

to do
instead
of staring
at your
phone
To everyone who owns a smartphone, we have two words for you: Look up.
In our tech-obsessed culture, it’s super easy to get wrapped up in your glowing screen instead of what’s right in front of
you. (Trust us, you’re not the only one.) But you could be missing out on some really great opportunities and a few health
perks.
Research
shows
that
overengagement with social media could
cause anxiety and other mental
health risks. Additionally, too much
tech can wreck your sleep and may
be linked to lower physical activity.
But unplugging is a lot easier
said than done (what else are you
supposed to do on your commute?).
Enter these handy suggestions in the
video above. The illustrations break
down a few activities you could be
doing rather than fixating your eyes
on your screen.
There’s nothing better than fully
experiencing the world around you...