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How to declutter your phone (and clear your mind while you’re at it)

by Akhona Ndlela

What if organising your phone could make you feel more at ease, focused, and productive?

Freeing up storage is only one benefit of decluttering your device; other benefits include improved mental clarity, digital balance, and a decrease in daily stress from screens.

Before you even realise it, notifications, pictures, outdated apps, and random files are accumulating and silently consuming your time and energy.

By taking these easy steps, you can clear your head and declutter your phone, making time each day for intentional digital habits, focus, and calm.

Install a screen-time or digital wellbeing tracker to keep tabs on your usage and identify any patterns you might want to intentionally alter.

Enjoy the freedom that comes from developing a more thoughtful relationship with mobile technology by starting small and being consistent.

Make use of cloud storage services like iCloud or Google Photos to quickly free up space on your phone and back up important photos.

To reduce distractions, regain control of your screen time, and enhance your daily mental focus, turn off push notifications for non-essential apps.

Check your downloads folder for outdated PDFs, memes, or invoices that may be cluttering your phone and taking up valuable storage space.

Clear your messages by removing lengthy chats, unsolicited texts, and media files that are using up your phone’s storage.

To support your mental health, unfollow social media accounts that don’t bring you joy or value, and consider turning off notifications.

Review your email app and delete any archival messages that are no longer relevant or helpful. Unsubscribe from newsletters that no longer interest you.

 

Also see: Consumers urged to stay vigilant as rogue suppliers disappear without a trace

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