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by Kate Reynolds (subscribe)
Kate is a writer and voice actor who calls Sydney home. A lover of all things travel, outdoors and pop culture, she writes for 7News, WhistleOut, Reviews.org and is working on her 1st book. Read more: www.HelloKateReynolds.com
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Want to get paid to go without technology?
How often do you check your phone? Are you constantly pinged with notifications? Have you been guilty of scrolling social media while streaming a movie, unable to concentrate on either?

According to a survey by Reviews.org, more than half of Australians think they are addicted to their phones. Wild, right? Do you think you might be one of them?

Despite this only 38% say they've ever attempted any kind of digital detox, and even less implement any rules around limiting screen time. If you reckon you need a break from screens, then Reviews.org has something that will sweeten the deal. Until September 29 they are running a Digital Detox Challenge to find one Australian who could use a time-out from technology.

They'll choose one applicant to go a whole 24 hours without any technology - including smartphones, streaming, laptops, smart speakers, tablets and wireless headphones (except, of course, in an emergency).

The applicant will be given a $100 Amazon voucher to purchase anything they might need for a tech-less survival kit, like books, a jigsaw puzzle or mindful colouring-in books.

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Maybe you'll use the voucher to buy a book to read


If they go the whole 24 hours without checking their phones and using technology, Reviews.org will pay them $2400.

If you think you're up to the challenge and would like the opportunity to earn $2400 for going 24 hours without any technology, then you can apply to be their Digital Detox Challenger here: https://www.reviews.org/au/technology/digital-detox-challenge-2022/

And if you're looking for other ways to curb your screen time, here are a few things I've been trying that have helped me reduce my screen time.

Leave your phone in your room overnight: I'm one of those people that hit snooze on my alarm 12 times, roll over and scroll social media for 10 minutes to 'wake up'. Then I check the news, and any work emails. Then I'll play Wordle. And Worldle. Framed. Weaver. Spelling Bee. Before I know it, I've been staring at my phone for over half an hour (sometimes more!), and I'm not even out of bed yet. By using a traditional alarm clock and not looking at my phone until I've woken up, gotten dressed and had a coffee, it gives me a reprieve from screen time. And I've already noticed how much easier it is to wake up now.

One screen at a time: If I'm watching a movie, the phone needs to be put away. If I'm working on my laptop, I can't also be picking up my phone and checking it every ten minutes. By only using one screen at a time, it allows me to really focus on the task at hand, rather than getting distracted all the time.

Don't eat meals at my laptop: This has become a bad habit since working from home. I often gulp down breakfast and lunch while glued to my laptop and not taking a proper break to enjoy my food. By now taking the time out to sit with my food, I get a break from my screens and really enjoy the food I'm eating, rather than just scoffing it down mindlessly.
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Why? For anyone who needs a digital detox
When: Entries open until September 29
Cost: Free to enter
Your Comment
I think digital detox is something we'll hear a lot more of as time goes by; the nerd for it is becoming greater with each passing day.
by Gayle Beveridge-Marien (score: 4|10580) 267 days ago
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