Summary
A TikTok video by a user named Lejla from New Jersey highlighted the extensive time people spend on their phones, prompting many to calculate their annual screen time. This led to a widespread reflection among viewers as they recognized the impact of their screen habits, with some reporting over 100 days of phone usage in a year. The video encouraged discussions on reducing screen time and becoming more mindful about digital consumption.
Key Facts
- A TikTok video showed a user calculating her annual screen time as 130 days.
- The video was shared by a user named Lejla, becoming viral with over 4.7 million views.
- Many viewers also calculated their screen time, some realizing they exceeded 100 days.
- Lejla uses apps to track and limit her phone usage, aiming to reduce her daily screen time.
- The trend follows a podcast suggestion for a "phone-free fall," encouraging less screen usage.
- The topic sparked conversations about the health impact of excessive screen time.
- TikTok imposed a 60-minute daily screen time limit for users under 18 in 2023.
- The digital minimalism trend, like "Gen-Z timeout," promotes spending time without digital distractions.
