Six ways your phone can give your life structure instead of chaos

Monday, July 6, 2020 - 11:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Don't let time get away from you. (Luke van Zyl/Unsplash/)Disruption and altered ways of living have become the norm, and it can be difficult to find the structure and routine we once took for granted. But as with many modern problems, it’s something your smartphone can help with.With the right selection of apps and techniques, you can make sure the hours don't drift by, and commit to doing something productive, relaxing, educational, or useful with your 24 hours instead.Set reminders in Siri and Google AssistantYour smartphone’s assistant is only a voice command away, so make use of it. You can set reminders and timers to help structure your day in all kinds of ways: Get Siri or Google Assistant to tell you when it’s time to start making dinner, for example, or when you’ve completed an hour of work, or when you’ve been gaming for more than half an hour.You...

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