{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fdbc205fd-d346-477f-a2f3-c0eab4ddb65f","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"#44 How to Hack Your Smart Phone so it Stops Hacking Your Brain!\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/dbc205fd-d346-477f-a2f3-c0eab4ddb65f\"></iframe>","title":"#44 How to Hack Your Smart Phone so it Stops Hacking Your Brain!","description":"Have you felt like your brain has been getting dumber and dumber the past year?\r\n\nIn January, during episode 34, I talked about how I thought http://sheridanripley.com/covid-add-is-a-real-thing/ (Covid ADD was a real thing).  I shared how I hadn\u2019t really been reading as much in 2020.  That I usually LOVE to read, but my phone had taken over my brain and instead I would scroll on social media or read the news.\r\n\n\r\n\nIn todays episode I delve into the 8 steps to hack your phone, so your brain can be in charge again.\r\n\n\r\n\n\r\n\n\r\n\n\n Check and mark your screen time stats. Here is how to https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208982 (check screen time on iphone).  Here is how to https://www.lifewire.com/check-screen-time-on-android-5069900 (check screen time on android).\r\n\n Note where you are spending your time.  Does anything surprise you?\r\n\n  Delete Apps that are hard for your mind to control. \r\n\n  Block the websites that distract you.\r\n\n  You can also set up https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/01/smarter-living/how-to-make-your-phone-limit-your-screen-time-for-you.html (time limits on your phone)!  \r\n\n  https://www.wired.com/story/grayscale-ios-android-smartphone-addiction/ (Change your phone to black and white). \r\n\n  Leave your phone at a charging station when you can.  \r\n\n  Have a different device for nighttime/morning.  \r\n\n\nYou can read the whole show notes here - http://sheridanripley.com/how-to-hack-your-smart-phone-so-it-stops-hacking-your-dumb-brain\r\n\n\r\n\nOther links mentioned in the show -\r\n\n\r\n\nmy Instagram account \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/powerupyourprayers/ (@powerupyourprayers)\r\n\n\r\n\nhttps://www.bark.us/signup?ref=6VGWMTQandrt=parent (Bark).  I LOVE Bark \u2013 I did a http://sheridanripley.com/42-the-best-tool-to-monitor-your-childs-thousands-of-texts-without-drowning/ (podcast episode all about Bark here.)\r\n\nAnother great option is to get a Gabb phone!  Get $10 off when you use the code ENJOYLIFE\r\n\n\r\n\r\n\nHELPFUL LINKS\r\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/powerupyourprayers/ (Follow me on Instagram) @powerupyourprayers\r\n\nhttps://sheridanripley.com/podcast (Podcast Episodes) \u2013 Show notes\r\n\nhttps://amzn.to/2tRsYHQ (Grab a Copy of one of my Books)\r\n\nhttps://d.docs.live.net/5a023df0fb443505/Podcasts/mailchi.mp/ca001c572c36/instagram-for-power-up-your-prayers (Gain Free Access to My Favorite Tools)\r\n\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/85e0ba6c-9337-433b-82d9-84aec075708c/ff3de952faaf956a.jpeg"}