5 Tools to improve the Habit of Reading
Within the framework of the international book fairs that are taking place in several Latin American countries, Google reminds that various mobile phone tools can be used to read
Taking into account the changes in routines where there are more functions and more technology, According to a scientific study from the University of Sussex, reading for at least 6 minutes a day can reduce stress by up to 68 percent. Currently, a smartphone can be a great distraction, but at the same time it can be used as a tool to improve reading habits.
Bedtime mode for reading at night
Google points out that taking a book to bed is a habit that many enjoy, although frequently checking chats and social networks can be an impediment to start reading.
One way to take advantage of the mobile is to provide rest habits. On Android devices, the bedtime mode is available in the settings menu.
By activating the tool you will be able to set start and end times or set for when the device is charging. The “bedtime mode” activates the grayscale that changes the screen to black and white and the Do Not Disturb tool, which silences notifications, helping to read without having distractions. In addition, with the voice assistant you can configure the bedtime routine, to define an alarm, the intensity of the light, the volume of the music, etc.
Goodbye Notifications
Another method to read calmly and without alterations, you can activate the “Do not interrupt” mode of Android. With this phone it will mute, stop vibrations and block visual disturbances. It can be programmed so that messages from work are not received within a certain period of time and choose what will be blocked and what will be displayed on the screen.
To read calmly during the day
You can also take advantage of the Digital Wellbeing tool, which is built into Android devices. You can access the application control panel to know in detail the number of hours spent on each application and even the frequency with which the phone is unlocked so that you have a vision of how the mobile phone is being used and based on the personalized statistics, organize at what time of day it is best to spend a few minutes reading.
Avoid spending hours using the cell phone
Those who are always busy and want to set a certain time limit to multitask and sit down and read for a while without distraction can set daily timers. When the time is up the app or website is paused for the rest of the day.
Family balance and reading at home
As reading habits are important for all family members, they can be transmitted to children, however, as something similar happens with adults, electronic devices can be an impediment to dedicating a few minutes in front of a book.
To solve this is the Family Link application that helps mothers and fathers decide how much Internet use time is appropriate for their sons and daughters, which can vary depending on whether they use the devices to read, watch videos or play video games. You can also set a daily limit for the use of Android devices and set a bedtime so that the phone locks when it’s time to go to sleep and thus replace the mobile with a book.
With these Google tips on how to take advantage of them and focus them on carrying out an activity, you can resume the habit of reading, which, in addition to being entertaining, can be useful to relax and forget about the stress of the day. Additionally, the technology recommends reducing the pages of applications or choosing to place the screen in grayscales before going to sleep since the colors of the applications can be distracting.
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