I’m using my phone way less, and it’s making me happier

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I write about smartphones, Android, and consumer technology for a living, but I can admit that I am addicted to the devices I use every day.

I figured I need to have a firebreak and, hand on heart, it’s making me happier and healthier.

If you use your phone too much, learn from my missteps.