We reduce the topic to a singular metric (time spent in front of screen) but the actual problems are more complex. It's better to address them individually. Si

We reduce the topic to a singular metric (time spent in front of screen) but the actual problems are more complex. It's better to address them individually. Sitting in front a screen implies sedentary behavior. You're not going anywhere, so you're not getting any exercise. Writing a long letter on paper and then scanning it doesn't solve that problem. In fact, it makes it worse because you need to spend even more time sitting. Unless you feel you write better on paper, you'd be better off typing the letter out so you can move on to the next thing, or get away from the desk altogether The other big problem with screen time is that it starts to detract from other activities. It's easy to go from working to socializing to consuming entertainment in front of a screen, but the real question is what are you giving up? Instead of consuming more NetFlix and YouTube, try substituting another activity like cooking or walking or exercising for an hour per day. If you're less happy, you can always go back to Netflix. However, I think you'll find that you're happier and healthier when you use free time to do something other than sit in front of a screen and consume. Sitting and staring at a screen can also cause physical issues. You should get up and walk once per hour (Apple Watch or similar can help if you forget), adjust your monitor height to reduce neck strain, get a quality chair and adjust it to encourage proper posture, set brightness levels as appropriate, and other minor tweaks to your environment.