In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s becoming increasingly common for us to fill every moment of downtime with our smartphones. Whether we’re waiting for a child’s swimming lessons to finish, taking the bus, or sitting at an event, we habitually reach for our pocket-sized screens. Technology has both positive and negative effects on our mental health and satisfaction. Why do we constantly check our phones? Why does it affect us so much? What new habits can we build in to replace the constant desire to check in? [...]