Doomscrolling too much? Try these tips to put the phone down and plug into real life

NPR | By Marielle Segarra

Published May 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM CDT

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NPR Life Kit's Marielle Segarra provides tips to help you reduce your screentime.

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Marielle Segarra

Marielle Segarra is a reporter and the host of NPR's Life Kit, the award-winning podcast and radio show that shares trustworthy, nonjudgmental tips that help listeners navigate their lives.

Doomscrolling too much? Try these tips to put the phone down and plug into real life

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