How do I make my time online more beneficial and less wasted?

Time is a trust we will be asked about, so filling the digital world with what is beneficial is part of keeping that trust. Start with intention: why are you opening this app right now? A clear intention reduces aimless scrolling. Follow accounts that add to your knowledge, faith and skills, and leave those that only waste time or lead to sin. Set aside part of that time for good: learning, spreading benefit, or contacting relatives. Set time limits so that entertainment does not swallow your obligations and your family. Ask at the end of the day: did my time today add to or take away from the good? This small awareness changes habits. See family digital life.

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