https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/want-more-free-time-in-your-day-ditch-your-smartphoneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/want-more-free-time-in-your-day-ditch-your-smartphonehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/want-more-free-time-in-your-day-ditch-your-smartphone#u133679Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:22:25 +0000Recent reports highlight a growing movement to ditch smartphones to increase daily free time and improve wellness. August Lamm, who removed her device four years ago, argues in a new book that the benefits of a smartphone-free life outweigh the inconveniences. Other perspectives suggest that younger generations provide a model for this transition. While some users seek distraction-free alternatives like the Google Fitbit Air, the broader trend focuses on reducing the mental health pressures associated with a constant social media presence.Why it mattersThe push for digital detoxing comes as us