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‘I came to realise how much of a cognitive and emotional toll social media was taking on me’ … Too much screen time can have negative effects on our health. Photograph: AnVr/Getty Images

‘I accidentally left my phone on Do Not Disturb – it was bliss!’

My work communications come primarily through three WhatsApp groups, so the blending of personal and work has felt pretty unavoidable. Then, I accidentally kept my phone on Do Not Disturb – ie. all notifications were silenced – for a week. It was bliss! As I still use my phone constantly, I picked up enough of the messages to show I’m still engaged in life and work, but since I don’t have the constant notifications I feel much calmer. It’s been months now and it’s been fine. Victory! Ammie Johnstone, Glasgow