Getting Started

So, you're ready to reconnect with your most amazing, sparkly self? Love that for you. You’ve landed in exactly the right corner of the internet. I’m here to help you tame your screen time—not by chucking your phone into the sea (tempting, I know), but by finding that sweet, sweet balance. That’s the whole vibe behind this blog: Between the Screens. Because let’s be real, we’re not giving up screens altogether—but we can start living a whole lot more in the spaces between them.

Sound good? Fabulous. Let’s dive in.

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First things first, take inventory

Let’s rip the Band-Aid off—how bad is your screen time? No shame here. This isn’t like when your doctor asks how many drinks you have per week and you suddenly develop amnesia. Be honest. When I started, one of my worst days clocked in at over 10 hours (yikes). Maybe yours isn’t that bad, maybe it's... a bit worse. Either way, this isn’t about guilt—it’s about getting real.

Look at your screen time report (thanks, Apple, for that passive-aggressive weekly update 🙃) and ask yourself:

• How many hours are we talking?

• How much of that was straight-up zombie scrolling?

• What, if anything, actually sparked joy or curiosity?

Write it down. No judgment. Just data. We’re scientists now.

Okay, so you know where you are starting and it is only up (down?) from here. This is easy-peasy! What’s next?

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Delete what doesn’t serve you

If your thumb has muscle memory for opening TikTok before your brain even catches up—welcome to the club. The solution? Delete the app. Yes, seriously. You can always redownload it later, but breaking that auto-scroll reflex starts with removing the temptation.

Think of it like decluttering your digital closet. If it doesn’t bring joy (or actively sabotages your sleep), it’s gotta go.

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Sweeten the deal

Breaking the scroll cycle is tough—your brain’s been trained to associate boredom with dopamine hits, and that app is your dealer. But guess what? You’re stronger than the scroll.

So here’s the hack: bribe yourself.

Pick two rewards:

• One major treat (think: a designer clothing item, concert tickets, that overpriced dinner you keep fantasizing about)

• One smaller indulgence (new workout gear, a fancy candle, whatever brings you joy)

Set a goal—maybe it’s no TikTok unless it’s for a saved video. Stick to it daily.

• 2 weeks = smaller reward 💅

• 6 weeks = big one 🎉
  Congrats! You’ve built a shiny new habit. Science (and TikTok’s own Shelby Sacco) says it works. I tested it on running—four years later, still going strong.

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Find Replacements

What used to light you up before algorithms took over your free time? Was it painting? Journaling? Dancing in your kitchen?

Make a list—some quick-hit activities, some deep dives, some in between. During your six-week detox, reach for those instead of your phone. And if you're drawing a blank, don’t worry—this blog is bursting with screen-free inspo. Start poking around.

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And Just Like That…

You’re the kind of person who has an answer when someone asks, “So, what’s new with you?”

✨ You’re glowing. You’re growing. You’re living Between the Screens. ✨

What’s Next?