Last week, a friend shared a seemingly simple yet profound revelation with me. He confided that he had switched his phone to black and white mode in a bid to break free from its relentless grip on his attention. Intrigued by his experience, I decided to follow suit and embark on my own experiment.
As I navigated through the settings on my phone, toggling the Color Filters to grayscale, I couldn’t help but wonder if this small adjustment would truly make a difference. Little did I know, it would.
In the days that followed, I noticed a remarkable shift in my behavior. With the vibrant hues of my screen subdued to shades of gray, the allure of endless scrolling and mindless app hopping began to wane. Instead of being constantly tethered to my phone, I found myself more present in the moment, more engaged with the world around me.
The numbers spoke volumes. My screen time plummeted. Suddenly, the hours I once frittered away on social media and endless notifications were reclaimed.
If you’re seeking to dial back your phone usage and reclaim control of your time, I wholeheartedly endorse this simple yet transformative tweak.
- Navigate to Settings on your phone.
- Select Accessibility.
- Tap on Display & Text Size.
- Toggle Color Filters ON and select Grayscale.
Terry McDaniel 