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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.