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flag Young Americans are physically restricting phone access to cut screen time and boost well-being.

flag A growing number of Gen Z and millennial Americans are creating physical barriers around their smartphones to reduce screen time, inspired by the simplicity of landlines. flag Faced with constant digital distractions, many are wall-mounting phones, building docking stations, or chaining devices to walls to limit access. flag These efforts, shared widely on social media, aim to improve focus, reduce stress, and foster real-world connections. flag Research supports the approach, showing that keeping phones out of reach boosts productivity and mental well-being. flag While not abandoning smartphones entirely, young people are embracing small, tangible changes to use technology more mindfully and reclaim time for offline activities.

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