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grid-span-s-13"> <h1 class="h1">Focus your time with tech</h1> </div> <div class="subhead-container grid-item grid-span-23 grid-start-s-6 grid-span-s-13"> <p class="h4">Explore the six tips below to learn how to get the most out of technology by being more focused when you use it.</p> </div> </div> <div class="video-container grid-parent grid-no-offset-mobile"> <div class="video-module grid-item grid-span-23 grid-start-s-5 grid-span-s-15 styled-background-container js-styled-background-container"> <div class="background styled-background-item js-styled-background-item" data-color="#939891"></div> <button class="video-container--button js-video-button" aria-label="Play video"> <svg class="play-svg" width="53" height="38" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M51.379782 5.945161c-.596399-2.329032-2.385596-4.167742-4.651913-4.81129C42.642536 0 26.24156 0 26.24156 0S9.840585 0 5.725431 1.133871c-2.266316.612903-4.025694 2.451613-4.651913 4.81129C0 10.174193 0 19 0 19s0 8.825806 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data-start="66" data-end="73" data-enable-subtitles="false"> </div> </div> <p class="body grid-item grid-span-19 grid-start-3 grid-start-s-6 grid-span-s-13"><span>Much of people鈥檚 daily lives involve smartphones. Adam Gazzaley M.D. Ph.D. and Alexandra Samuel Ph.D. propose ways to become more aware of our time spent <span class="-no-break">on screens.</span> </span> </p> </div> <ol class="tips-list grid-parent js-viewport-monitor"> <li class="grid-span-23 grid-item tip-list-item grid-parent-s"> <div class="tip tip-container grid-item grid-parent-s grid-span-s-23"> <span class="h7 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23" aria-hidden="true">Tip <span class="js-tip-number">01</span> </span> <h2 class="h2 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-9 grid-start-l-8">Understand how you鈥檙e using your device</h2> <p class="h4 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-11 grid-start-l-7">Getting a better, more detailed understanding of your tech use is the first step toward improving your overall digital wellbeing.</p> <ul class="subtip-list js-tip-container grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <li class="subtip-list-item grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <div class="grid-item grid-span-23 grid-parent-s media-block media-block-left js-media-block js-accordion-parent js-viewport-monitor js-monitor glue-zippy-set h-t-hercules"> <div class="grid-item media-block__media grid-span-s-8 grid-start-s-3"> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-wrapper "> <div class="js-media-image" data-is-tablet="False" data-alt-text="A Google phone showing the various Digital Wellbeing tools on Android." data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ySyvolyrBE7TQyh-iBgC_ygp9w6x1GP_wHXxzgURuvt1iJcaCJJEVS_L5Bk6naW3luOJ-s2U26xWUyrAYLGM3cfeAEpk-3YXZVlMXQ=w750-l80-sg-rj-c0xffffff"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-15 grid-start-l-14"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#learn-more-about-your-time-spent-in-apps"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kzc2Oo5Q2NM7fv988BZqONhU31_Ws5ElbdTY8-v22lEnFmfwoka4otBY9HagnC57VG44NhV0SPrrnGP_ILXF67zSoSOCscH0fB2e=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kzc2Oo5Q2NM7fv988BZqONhU31_Ws5ElbdTY8-v22lEnFmfwoka4otBY9HagnC57VG44NhV0SPrrnGP_ILXF67zSoSOCscH0fB2e=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kzc2Oo5Q2NM7fv988BZqONhU31_Ws5ElbdTY8-v22lEnFmfwoka4otBY9HagnC57VG44NhV0SPrrnGP_ILXF67zSoSOCscH0fB2e=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kzc2Oo5Q2NM7fv988BZqONhU31_Ws5ElbdTY8-v22lEnFmfwoka4otBY9HagnC57VG44NhV0SPrrnGP_ILXF67zSoSOCscH0fB2e=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__brand" alt="Android logo" > <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> Learn more about your time spent in apps. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="learn-more-about-your-time-spent-in-apps"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>The dashboard gives you a complete picture of how you use your phone. See your daily screen time, how many notifications you get, and how often you unlock <span class="-no-break">your phone.</span> </span> </p> <a href="https://support.google.com/android?p=wellbeing_site" class="text-link cta" title="Learn more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Learn more <span class="-off-screen">Opens in new window</span> </a> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <div class="app-dashboard__phone-wrapper app-dashboard__background-wrapper"> <div class="app-dashboard__screen-wrapper"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ySyvolyrBE7TQyh-iBgC_ygp9w6x1GP_wHXxzgURuvt1iJcaCJJEVS_L5Bk6naW3luOJ-s2U26xWUyrAYLGM3cfeAEpk-3YXZVlMXQ=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ySyvolyrBE7TQyh-iBgC_ygp9w6x1GP_wHXxzgURuvt1iJcaCJJEVS_L5Bk6naW3luOJ-s2U26xWUyrAYLGM3cfeAEpk-3YXZVlMXQ=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ySyvolyrBE7TQyh-iBgC_ygp9w6x1GP_wHXxzgURuvt1iJcaCJJEVS_L5Bk6naW3luOJ-s2U26xWUyrAYLGM3cfeAEpk-3YXZVlMXQ=w800-sg-rp 2x, 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data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0Ivdr2ILMgHtZopJTLQtJFiNni0mVDKiFlhKku9jW2SJW6Nmemgzriemt1QvZ5i360Z4NZ22GtYPAAgUzKDrUtFdEVsN9hIYRILwVw=w750-l80-sg-rj-c0xffffff"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-3 grid-start-l-4"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#see-how-much-you-watch"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__brand" alt="YouTube logo" > <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> See how much you watch. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="see-how-much-you-watch"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>Discover how much time you鈥檝e spent watching YouTube videos today, yesterday, and over the <span class="-no-break">past week.</span> </span> </p> <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9052667?utm_source=wellbeing.google&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wellbeing" class="text-link cta" title="Learn more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Learn more <span class="-off-screen">Opens in new window</span> </a> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <div class="app-dashboard__phone-wrapper app-dashboard__background-wrapper"> <div class="app-dashboard__screen-wrapper"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0Ivdr2ILMgHtZopJTLQtJFiNni0mVDKiFlhKku9jW2SJW6Nmemgzriemt1QvZ5i360Z4NZ22GtYPAAgUzKDrUtFdEVsN9hIYRILwVw=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0Ivdr2ILMgHtZopJTLQtJFiNni0mVDKiFlhKku9jW2SJW6Nmemgzriemt1QvZ5i360Z4NZ22GtYPAAgUzKDrUtFdEVsN9hIYRILwVw=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0Ivdr2ILMgHtZopJTLQtJFiNni0mVDKiFlhKku9jW2SJW6Nmemgzriemt1QvZ5i360Z4NZ22GtYPAAgUzKDrUtFdEVsN9hIYRILwVw=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0Ivdr2ILMgHtZopJTLQtJFiNni0mVDKiFlhKku9jW2SJW6Nmemgzriemt1QvZ5i360Z4NZ22GtYPAAgUzKDrUtFdEVsN9hIYRILwVw=w1200-sg-rp 3x " alt="A Google phone screen showing the amount of time the user has spent on YouTube." > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="grid-span-23 grid-item tip-list-item grid-parent-s"> <div class="tip tip-container grid-item grid-parent-s grid-span-s-23"> <span class="h7 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23" aria-hidden="true">Tip <span class="js-tip-number">02</span> </span> <h2 class="h2 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-9 grid-start-l-8">Create boundaries for yourself</h2> <p class="h4 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-11 grid-start-l-7">Setting limits for certain apps and sites can keep you from scrolling the day away.</p> <ul class="subtip-list js-tip-container grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <li class="subtip-list-item grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <div class="grid-item grid-span-23 grid-parent-s media-block media-block-left js-media-block js-accordion-parent js-viewport-monitor js-monitor glue-zippy-set h-t-hercules"> <div class="grid-item media-block__media grid-span-s-8 grid-start-s-3"> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-wrapper "> <div class="js-media-image" data-is-tablet="False" data-alt-text="A Google phone screen that shows a users daily screen time and the various app timers they can set." data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uAge-TcOHkHCeqcS5qCjk-cewdzgBVuCcD5DgMN0vFubZ04gItXn4JOy3jX3NubDkGBa-BOgPE9truSrvM1U8Svi4U70anKCcRf2Ug=w750-l80-sg-rj-c0xffffff"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-15 grid-start-l-14"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#manage-your-time-spent-in-apps-and-on-sites"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kzc2Oo5Q2NM7fv988BZqONhU31_Ws5ElbdTY8-v22lEnFmfwoka4otBY9HagnC57VG44NhV0SPrrnGP_ILXF67zSoSOCscH0fB2e=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kzc2Oo5Q2NM7fv988BZqONhU31_Ws5ElbdTY8-v22lEnFmfwoka4otBY9HagnC57VG44NhV0SPrrnGP_ILXF67zSoSOCscH0fB2e=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kzc2Oo5Q2NM7fv988BZqONhU31_Ws5ElbdTY8-v22lEnFmfwoka4otBY9HagnC57VG44NhV0SPrrnGP_ILXF67zSoSOCscH0fB2e=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kzc2Oo5Q2NM7fv988BZqONhU31_Ws5ElbdTY8-v22lEnFmfwoka4otBY9HagnC57VG44NhV0SPrrnGP_ILXF67zSoSOCscH0fB2e=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__brand" alt="Android logo" > <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> Manage your time spent in apps and on sites. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="manage-your-time-spent-in-apps-and-on-sites"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>If you want to limit the time you spend using certain apps or websites, you can set daily timers. When the timer runs out, the app or website is paused for the rest of <span class="-no-break">the day.</span> </span> </p> <a href="https://support.google.com/android?p=wellbeing_site_timer" class="text-link cta" title="Learn more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Learn more <span class="-off-screen">Opens in new window</span> </a> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <div class="app-dashboard__phone-wrapper app-dashboard__background-wrapper"> <div class="app-dashboard__screen-wrapper"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uAge-TcOHkHCeqcS5qCjk-cewdzgBVuCcD5DgMN0vFubZ04gItXn4JOy3jX3NubDkGBa-BOgPE9truSrvM1U8Svi4U70anKCcRf2Ug=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uAge-TcOHkHCeqcS5qCjk-cewdzgBVuCcD5DgMN0vFubZ04gItXn4JOy3jX3NubDkGBa-BOgPE9truSrvM1U8Svi4U70anKCcRf2Ug=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uAge-TcOHkHCeqcS5qCjk-cewdzgBVuCcD5DgMN0vFubZ04gItXn4JOy3jX3NubDkGBa-BOgPE9truSrvM1U8Svi4U70anKCcRf2Ug=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uAge-TcOHkHCeqcS5qCjk-cewdzgBVuCcD5DgMN0vFubZ04gItXn4JOy3jX3NubDkGBa-BOgPE9truSrvM1U8Svi4U70anKCcRf2Ug=w1200-sg-rp 3x " alt="A Google phone screen that shows a users daily screen time and the various app timers they can set." > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="subtip-list-item grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <div class="grid-item grid-span-23 grid-parent-s media-block media-block-right js-media-block js-accordion-parent js-viewport-monitor js-monitor glue-zippy-set h-t-hercules"> <div class="grid-item media-block__media grid-span-s-8 grid-start-s-16 grid-start-l-15"> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-wrapper "> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-overlay"></div> <div class="js-media-image" data-is-tablet="False" data-alt-text="A Google phone screen with the question "Time to take a break? You've been watching for 1 hour."" data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ozvgQMhJVWYOxZuiVtnqMx7BfPXX_rd-LY15lDY_o1TTZ5Ws0_Ls5mOE7viD-m6gKmuEL4kr0HHLjLm-oeO0prmZhc9L0YZeuDSD"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__media__screen-wrapper js-animation-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-span-l-6 grid-start-s-13" data-animation="https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/8a9ff852b0a382fe370f2ed41099242a0a14b741b5889c4ae5d2479d9d22e46237651746e1a6bd4d4cf855c5c50241128c427da2c669efea21b772cdb9fc98b9"></div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-3 grid-start-l-4"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#remind-yourself-to-take-a-break"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__brand" alt="YouTube logo" > <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> Remind yourself to take a break. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="remind-yourself-to-take-a-break"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>Schedule custom breathers as often as you want, pausing what you鈥檙e currently watching and encouraging you to <span class="-no-break">step away.</span> </span> </p> <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9012523?utm_source=wellbeing.google&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wellbeing" class="text-link cta" title="Learn more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Learn more <span class="-off-screen">Opens in new window</span> </a> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KKcctniuODJmqciT-OLgVC2Mj7-cJ18gwmNCDBbf1kN1aztDbJPtkCLoJ5HgPsJ3f7pc0-uBle4VHgy9S7LdSA5etlfke9t8K3hlkA=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KKcctniuODJmqciT-OLgVC2Mj7-cJ18gwmNCDBbf1kN1aztDbJPtkCLoJ5HgPsJ3f7pc0-uBle4VHgy9S7LdSA5etlfke9t8K3hlkA=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KKcctniuODJmqciT-OLgVC2Mj7-cJ18gwmNCDBbf1kN1aztDbJPtkCLoJ5HgPsJ3f7pc0-uBle4VHgy9S7LdSA5etlfke9t8K3hlkA=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KKcctniuODJmqciT-OLgVC2Mj7-cJ18gwmNCDBbf1kN1aztDbJPtkCLoJ5HgPsJ3f7pc0-uBle4VHgy9S7LdSA5etlfke9t8K3hlkA=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__media__mobile-image -dropshadow" alt="A Google phone screen with the question "Time to take a break? You've been watching for 1 hour."" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="subtip-list-item grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <div class="grid-item grid-span-23 grid-parent-s media-block media-block-left js-media-block js-accordion-parent js-viewport-monitor js-monitor glue-zippy-set h-t-hercules"> <div class="grid-item media-block__media grid-span-s-8 grid-start-s-3"> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-wrapper "> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-overlay"></div> <div class="js-media-image" data-is-tablet="False" data-alt-text="A Google phone showing the Autoplay mode and a thumbnail for a YouTube video." data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ry5t1jCGG6PSGY1zUKcRFV7m1Tbl9RRgRkRZ9dRsWaioIy2J53WcSosNhjcuEo5xjefUQ_EdHs4dSIHooAMchaJNSa8pDQcm0y00"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__media__screen-wrapper js-animation-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-span-l-6 grid-start-s-5 grid-start-l-6" data-animation="https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/05d96bf5ee6382f14c45d92193e30055bdab66b607a677ca757e105a34daaffa208036eea2d365d2f5086a85737572b682c381561b3f6fa6e1e55d9dc4d90be7"></div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-15 grid-start-l-14"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#take-control-of-your-video-experience"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpZx6i1V_cIlF7-uruKjQMNPC5k-WQdjGIFDsivHpoG92AOVQh1UDmLT5er-iqWOojqQ626sjO2e_0TbUWld6541TxaabpJ66_c=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__brand" alt="YouTube logo" > <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> Take control of your video experience. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="take-control-of-your-video-experience"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>Autoplay control lets you decide whether you want the next video to start <span class="-no-break">playing automatically.</span> </span> </p> <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6327615?utm_source=wellbeing.google&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wellbeing" class="text-link cta" title="Learn more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Learn more <span class="-off-screen">Opens in new window</span> </a> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UBFsl8QILKNxt5ExYKhV7Sn-FHvjBOCLP-TImVpQVNHimpAYiCUvSVNIX94gFAyZNAhK9gLcEtuWudIbUGXMHqdfMfwpTyJGIddFNLE=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UBFsl8QILKNxt5ExYKhV7Sn-FHvjBOCLP-TImVpQVNHimpAYiCUvSVNIX94gFAyZNAhK9gLcEtuWudIbUGXMHqdfMfwpTyJGIddFNLE=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UBFsl8QILKNxt5ExYKhV7Sn-FHvjBOCLP-TImVpQVNHimpAYiCUvSVNIX94gFAyZNAhK9gLcEtuWudIbUGXMHqdfMfwpTyJGIddFNLE=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UBFsl8QILKNxt5ExYKhV7Sn-FHvjBOCLP-TImVpQVNHimpAYiCUvSVNIX94gFAyZNAhK9gLcEtuWudIbUGXMHqdfMfwpTyJGIddFNLE=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__media__mobile-image -dropshadow" alt="A Google phone showing the Autoplay mode and a thumbnail for a YouTube video." > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="grid-span-23 grid-item tip-list-item grid-parent-s"> <div class="tip tip-container grid-item grid-parent-s grid-span-s-23"> <span class="h7 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23" aria-hidden="true">Tip <span class="js-tip-number">03</span> </span> <h2 class="h2 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-9 grid-start-l-8">Make some simple adjustments to your screen</h2> <p class="h4 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-11 grid-start-l-7">Making changes to your screen can help you be even more purposeful when using your device.</p> <ul class="subtip-list js-tip-container grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <li class="subtip-list-item grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <div class="grid-item grid-span-23 grid-parent-s media-block media-block-left js-media-block js-accordion-parent js-viewport-monitor js-monitor glue-zippy-set h-t-hercules"> <div class="grid-item media-block__media grid-span-s-8 grid-start-s-3"> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-wrapper "> <div class="js-media-image" data-is-tablet="False" data-alt-text="A Google phone screen showing a screen that only has tools, and no apps, on the home screen." data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/op5-fLAYSwE5_weZkk6tDHcf3L5HhzUmZO4fFP-IMhA0OiZnnK1IxKbjuQHazR4bYZ5nbZHdNF9qJ8Y1sM-RvmGjS9EL5jaVFxOQ"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-15 grid-start-l-14"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#simplify-your-home-screen"> <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> Simplify your Home screen. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="simplify-your-home-screen"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>Removing distracting apps on your Home screen can make it easier to stay focused on the task <span class="-no-break">at hand.</span> </span> </p> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VEMVgBk5wUAjfFK7Dm7xwRMpFUQNMueCwQ7V8WZh0cnVLAvByeerDgqyOFiOREItiQy8UF9I8E0LsiAfFwWbJWY4KkV6_MyZJZ7pJQ=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VEMVgBk5wUAjfFK7Dm7xwRMpFUQNMueCwQ7V8WZh0cnVLAvByeerDgqyOFiOREItiQy8UF9I8E0LsiAfFwWbJWY4KkV6_MyZJZ7pJQ=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VEMVgBk5wUAjfFK7Dm7xwRMpFUQNMueCwQ7V8WZh0cnVLAvByeerDgqyOFiOREItiQy8UF9I8E0LsiAfFwWbJWY4KkV6_MyZJZ7pJQ=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VEMVgBk5wUAjfFK7Dm7xwRMpFUQNMueCwQ7V8WZh0cnVLAvByeerDgqyOFiOREItiQy8UF9I8E0LsiAfFwWbJWY4KkV6_MyZJZ7pJQ=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__media__mobile-image -dropshadow" alt="A Google phone screen showing a screen that only has tools, and no apps, on the home screen." > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="subtip-list-item grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <div class="grid-item grid-span-23 grid-parent-s media-block media-block-right js-media-block js-accordion-parent js-viewport-monitor js-monitor glue-zippy-set h-t-hercules"> <div class="grid-item media-block__media grid-span-s-8 grid-start-s-16 grid-start-l-15"> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-wrapper "> <div class="js-media-image" data-is-tablet="False" data-alt-text="A Google phone screen with a limited number of homescreen apps and apps embedded within folders." data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/i8jwoCcmf_VuEVf3BbiQg6sghKSPDVG8yfzUIpqVpK_tc60Lccyporw4gU5E2tkJCUMhfI07Qc43dD9Fz6bT89lW8Hzi7bg-9XMp2Q"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-3 grid-start-l-4"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#organize-your-apps"> <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> Organize your apps. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="organize-your-apps"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>Having screens full of apps can be a distraction in itself. Try cutting down the number of pages of apps, and put specific apps that frequently distract you into a folder on the <span class="-no-break">second page.</span> </span> </p> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Pz9chVebRBUjq7Wl9Ihz-uorIQsmRJ7xWQ2vr8Th7yN8fGuGDdhEO3Ya4YKfLVzsoonOvygRwKNUzUWPBJGUab4RXJfp-HUK7ONr=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Pz9chVebRBUjq7Wl9Ihz-uorIQsmRJ7xWQ2vr8Th7yN8fGuGDdhEO3Ya4YKfLVzsoonOvygRwKNUzUWPBJGUab4RXJfp-HUK7ONr=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Pz9chVebRBUjq7Wl9Ihz-uorIQsmRJ7xWQ2vr8Th7yN8fGuGDdhEO3Ya4YKfLVzsoonOvygRwKNUzUWPBJGUab4RXJfp-HUK7ONr=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Pz9chVebRBUjq7Wl9Ihz-uorIQsmRJ7xWQ2vr8Th7yN8fGuGDdhEO3Ya4YKfLVzsoonOvygRwKNUzUWPBJGUab4RXJfp-HUK7ONr=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__media__mobile-image -dropshadow" alt="A Google phone screen with a limited number of homescreen apps and apps embedded within folders." > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="subtip-list-item grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <div class="grid-item grid-span-23 grid-parent-s media-block media-block-left js-media-block js-accordion-parent js-viewport-monitor js-monitor glue-zippy-set h-t-hercules"> <div class="grid-item media-block__media grid-span-s-8 grid-start-s-3"> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-wrapper "> <div class="js-media-image" data-is-tablet="False" data-alt-text="A Google phone screen that shows the Grayscale being turned on from the Quick Settings." data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JZsCPmxRVH0cZGzi1_Fp0E1KGR_8Soi3_b28MkiRs3VqrfbESmRzUQzWInmGT9U5labQvHcKnwOHcwqfH0ROt-aNVjdDSwO2nXJAb3I"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-15 grid-start-l-14"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#go-grayscale"> <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> Go Grayscale. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="go-grayscale"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>Grayscale turns your screen black and white, making your apps less engaging when you鈥檙e trying to focus. Turn it on with <span class="-no-break">Bedtime mode.</span> </span> </p> <a href="https://support.google.com/android?p=wellbeing_site_wind_down" class="text-link cta" title="Learn more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Learn more <span class="-off-screen">Opens in new window</span> </a> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <div class="app-dashboard__phone-wrapper app-dashboard__background-wrapper"> <div class="app-dashboard__screen-wrapper"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JZsCPmxRVH0cZGzi1_Fp0E1KGR_8Soi3_b28MkiRs3VqrfbESmRzUQzWInmGT9U5labQvHcKnwOHcwqfH0ROt-aNVjdDSwO2nXJAb3I=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JZsCPmxRVH0cZGzi1_Fp0E1KGR_8Soi3_b28MkiRs3VqrfbESmRzUQzWInmGT9U5labQvHcKnwOHcwqfH0ROt-aNVjdDSwO2nXJAb3I=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JZsCPmxRVH0cZGzi1_Fp0E1KGR_8Soi3_b28MkiRs3VqrfbESmRzUQzWInmGT9U5labQvHcKnwOHcwqfH0ROt-aNVjdDSwO2nXJAb3I=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JZsCPmxRVH0cZGzi1_Fp0E1KGR_8Soi3_b28MkiRs3VqrfbESmRzUQzWInmGT9U5labQvHcKnwOHcwqfH0ROt-aNVjdDSwO2nXJAb3I=w1200-sg-rp 3x " alt="A Google phone screen that shows the Grayscale being turned on from the Quick Settings." > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="subtip-list-item grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <div class="grid-item grid-span-23 grid-parent-s media-block media-block-right js-media-block js-accordion-parent js-viewport-monitor js-monitor glue-zippy-set h-t-hercules"> <div class="grid-item media-block__media grid-span-s-8 grid-start-s-16 grid-start-l-15"> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-wrapper "> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-overlay"></div> <div class="js-media-image" data-is-tablet="False" data-alt-text="A Google phone screen that shows the "Allow notification dots" being turned off." data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-4KoafiueyPL5ZbuzJVaYXISwzbV8RhIf7HBlsqc_O2q2sKhbMU8m2MP18hofanbQVJMIu59ZChp29qh7-PzVCW2KcyqxJtUL6f1A"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__media__screen-wrapper js-animation-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-span-l-6 grid-start-s-13" data-animation="https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/bc9fd1312e51ccd8e21f8f41eae9b1baf9923bef06bdb61fbb8d7f3521714487b678b7f2a4db78d7da0247fad35f5f67b42f95189828bf25afc9f9b9d3eae09e"></div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-3 grid-start-l-4"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#remove-the-notification-dots-from-your-apps"> <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> Remove the notification dots from your apps. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="remove-the-notification-dots-from-your-apps"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>To reduce the urge to check email or social media when you don鈥檛 intend to, remove the indicators on the app reminding you of unread messages <span class="-no-break">or updates.</span> </span> </p> <a href="https://support.google.com/android/answer/9079661?p=wellbeing_notification_categories&utm_source=wellbeing.google&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wellbeing&visit_id=636876787396525993-789906722&rd=1" class="text-link cta" title="Learn more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Learn more <span class="-off-screen">Opens in new window</span> </a> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7bX4SOdLERQqj_saQxGPK3P8MfodeW53_POr0Uh5eCzR2SlKrdi2PYoQeIwWZQ5BUtBGhZUg2AAEd5E52bM6LFpS9MUB6AJRn3l8=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7bX4SOdLERQqj_saQxGPK3P8MfodeW53_POr0Uh5eCzR2SlKrdi2PYoQeIwWZQ5BUtBGhZUg2AAEd5E52bM6LFpS9MUB6AJRn3l8=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7bX4SOdLERQqj_saQxGPK3P8MfodeW53_POr0Uh5eCzR2SlKrdi2PYoQeIwWZQ5BUtBGhZUg2AAEd5E52bM6LFpS9MUB6AJRn3l8=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7bX4SOdLERQqj_saQxGPK3P8MfodeW53_POr0Uh5eCzR2SlKrdi2PYoQeIwWZQ5BUtBGhZUg2AAEd5E52bM6LFpS9MUB6AJRn3l8=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__media__mobile-image -dropshadow" alt="A Google phone screen that shows the "Allow notification dots" being turned off." > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="grid-span-23 grid-item tip-list-item grid-parent-s"> <div class="tip tip-container grid-item grid-parent-s grid-span-s-23"> <span class="h7 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23" aria-hidden="true">Tip <span class="js-tip-number">04</span> </span> <h2 class="h2 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-9 grid-start-l-8">Master your inbox</h2> <p class="h4 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-11 grid-start-l-7">Email at your fingertips can enable connection and productivity. Make your inbox work even harder for you with new tools that give you greater control over when and how you email.</p> <ul class="subtip-list js-tip-container grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <li class="subtip-list-item grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <div class="grid-item grid-span-23 grid-parent-s media-block media-block-left js-media-block js-accordion-parent js-viewport-monitor js-monitor glue-zippy-set h-t-hercules"> <div class="grid-item media-block__media grid-span-s-8 grid-start-s-3"> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-wrapper "> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-overlay"></div> <div class="js-media-image" data-is-tablet="False" data-alt-text="A Google phone screen showing emails broken down into Social, Promotions, and Updates categories." data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lHvnbKX-7fiwV8k9MdzCpjiqWywGLZfZcuR88HZQubtMc8FLGrCzIz4KvoBnQYkJ3NufQfgnFExnMDv6QCRKRnp0s48Qlc6Uy1c4RjI"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__media__screen-wrapper js-animation-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-span-l-6 grid-start-s-5 grid-start-l-6" data-animation="https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/0e70fad75715a33d8180df0b1418ca16d0078529873f85d17b0b27351e4241968aa490905bf81b66e5d738bce08137d25d212794ce817980cb677c1bf69f9158"></div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-15 grid-start-l-14"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#get-organized-instantly"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Jg_taSniQYBAEJNtPewJgKSMnTdYb9jbL1hkPIar7kdXlTGTisENBVUHH_1zQkRXgHvEroPSajY1err3FN6iGDH9vuuaUp3ewsTW=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Jg_taSniQYBAEJNtPewJgKSMnTdYb9jbL1hkPIar7kdXlTGTisENBVUHH_1zQkRXgHvEroPSajY1err3FN6iGDH9vuuaUp3ewsTW=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Jg_taSniQYBAEJNtPewJgKSMnTdYb9jbL1hkPIar7kdXlTGTisENBVUHH_1zQkRXgHvEroPSajY1err3FN6iGDH9vuuaUp3ewsTW=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Jg_taSniQYBAEJNtPewJgKSMnTdYb9jbL1hkPIar7kdXlTGTisENBVUHH_1zQkRXgHvEroPSajY1err3FN6iGDH9vuuaUp3ewsTW=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__brand" alt="Gmail logo" > <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> Get organized, instantly. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="get-organized-instantly"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>To declutter your inbox, Priority Inbox automatically organizes your emails <span class="-no-break">into categories.</span> </span> </p> <a href="https://support.google.com/mail/answer/186531?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop" class="text-link cta" title="Learn more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Learn more <span class="-off-screen">Opens in new window</span> </a> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/h-p5Q5D2Gky8r2rLEo_SvvnqNnFGHMxSYycECt-zLoEN0Ko1lsV_AH7NanlwvDPfy_ifWHFCOwma12aG6esix4ncei1GXd9F4i0BMA=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/h-p5Q5D2Gky8r2rLEo_SvvnqNnFGHMxSYycECt-zLoEN0Ko1lsV_AH7NanlwvDPfy_ifWHFCOwma12aG6esix4ncei1GXd9F4i0BMA=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/h-p5Q5D2Gky8r2rLEo_SvvnqNnFGHMxSYycECt-zLoEN0Ko1lsV_AH7NanlwvDPfy_ifWHFCOwma12aG6esix4ncei1GXd9F4i0BMA=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/h-p5Q5D2Gky8r2rLEo_SvvnqNnFGHMxSYycECt-zLoEN0Ko1lsV_AH7NanlwvDPfy_ifWHFCOwma12aG6esix4ncei1GXd9F4i0BMA=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__media__mobile-image -dropshadow" alt="A Google phone screen showing emails broken down into Social, Promotions, and Updates categories." > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="subtip-list-item grid-parent-s grid-item-s grid-span-s-23"> <div class="grid-item grid-span-23 grid-parent-s media-block media-block-right js-media-block js-accordion-parent js-viewport-monitor js-monitor glue-zippy-set h-t-hercules"> <div class="grid-item media-block__media grid-span-s-8 grid-start-s-16 grid-start-l-15"> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-wrapper "> <div class="media-block__media__screen-image-overlay"></div> <div class="js-media-image" data-is-tablet="False" data-alt-text="A Google phone screen that shows a quick email response and a scheduled date when it will be sent." data-desktop-image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NKnZZL4qdVGzzO2Lz7Sx1bPUrzx2yisaTWaaK-eIwIDb2tbXLMz_u6RLyKODC-N5sQUo7Dv5lUuhcYd5L2MpOMR_EMKu1aykMIED"></div> </div> </div> <div class="media-block__media__screen-wrapper js-animation-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-span-l-6 grid-start-s-13" data-animation="https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/0f22f52934b995b300bdc3e6fe8e25d44e5d0f60448d3efab67b86b618eea3027532365bdf150c8abd8ed497974d34185108096c4bb148bd8288ace59feced5d"></div> <div class="media-block__text js-accordion-parent grid-item grid-span-s-7 grid-start-s-3 grid-start-l-4"> <div class="glue-zippy-btn js-accordion-trigger" data-accordion-id="#draft-now-send-later"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Jg_taSniQYBAEJNtPewJgKSMnTdYb9jbL1hkPIar7kdXlTGTisENBVUHH_1zQkRXgHvEroPSajY1err3FN6iGDH9vuuaUp3ewsTW=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Jg_taSniQYBAEJNtPewJgKSMnTdYb9jbL1hkPIar7kdXlTGTisENBVUHH_1zQkRXgHvEroPSajY1err3FN6iGDH9vuuaUp3ewsTW=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Jg_taSniQYBAEJNtPewJgKSMnTdYb9jbL1hkPIar7kdXlTGTisENBVUHH_1zQkRXgHvEroPSajY1err3FN6iGDH9vuuaUp3ewsTW=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Jg_taSniQYBAEJNtPewJgKSMnTdYb9jbL1hkPIar7kdXlTGTisENBVUHH_1zQkRXgHvEroPSajY1err3FN6iGDH9vuuaUp3ewsTW=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__brand" alt="Gmail logo" > <h3 class="media-block__headline subtip-headline"> Draft now, send later. <svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" class="h-c-icon--18px h-c-expansion-panels__button-arrow" alt="Expansion panel arrow"> <use xlink:href="#mi-arrow-item"></use> </svg> </h3> </div> <div id="draft-now-send-later"> <div class="js-accordion-panel"> <p class="media-block__body"><span>Draft an email message as you normally would and schedule it to be sent at the <span class="-no-break">perfect time.</span> </span> </p> <a href="https://support.google.com/mail/answer/9214606" class="text-link cta" title="Learn more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Learn more <span class="-off-screen">Opens in new window</span> </a> <div class="media-block__media -mobile-only"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3HsQ_-tz4j6Gst83ZPifShdGjAB8qdz0KOcYPDfODCzBNjI9eOZsvvXx4i82qjENaQF4vufGlcDstA9nHSEZyMVRph_9X2eWTrHUGA=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3HsQ_-tz4j6Gst83ZPifShdGjAB8qdz0KOcYPDfODCzBNjI9eOZsvvXx4i82qjENaQF4vufGlcDstA9nHSEZyMVRph_9X2eWTrHUGA=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3HsQ_-tz4j6Gst83ZPifShdGjAB8qdz0KOcYPDfODCzBNjI9eOZsvvXx4i82qjENaQF4vufGlcDstA9nHSEZyMVRph_9X2eWTrHUGA=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3HsQ_-tz4j6Gst83ZPifShdGjAB8qdz0KOcYPDfODCzBNjI9eOZsvvXx4i82qjENaQF4vufGlcDstA9nHSEZyMVRph_9X2eWTrHUGA=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__media__mobile-image -dropshadow" alt="A Google phone screen that shows a quick email response and a scheduled date when it will be sent." > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="grid-span-23 grid-item tip-list-item grid-parent-s"> <div class="tip tip-container grid-item grid-parent-s grid-span-s-23"> <span class="h7 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23" aria-hidden="true">Tip <span class="js-tip-number">05</span> </span> <h2 class="h2 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-9 grid-start-l-8">Use the search bar to navigate your device</h2> <p class="h4 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-11 grid-start-l-7">Navigating your phone by typing or speaking into the search bar can help you be more intentional about the apps you open.</p> <div class="image-container grid-item grid-span-23 grid-start-s-7 grid-span-s-11 grid-start-l-8 grid-span-l-9"> <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gPM_Plw4MscbnXVVbcZq32c0s1r9hKbqvG-qpNurTqFTdT31JrKiTUCp7FluWP5ACJx6--ohe_sGhy4RWrj9ZMKcP6Bj11YhYs69Kg=w400-sg-rp" srcset="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gPM_Plw4MscbnXVVbcZq32c0s1r9hKbqvG-qpNurTqFTdT31JrKiTUCp7FluWP5ACJx6--ohe_sGhy4RWrj9ZMKcP6Bj11YhYs69Kg=w400-sg-rp, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gPM_Plw4MscbnXVVbcZq32c0s1r9hKbqvG-qpNurTqFTdT31JrKiTUCp7FluWP5ACJx6--ohe_sGhy4RWrj9ZMKcP6Bj11YhYs69Kg=w800-sg-rp 2x, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gPM_Plw4MscbnXVVbcZq32c0s1r9hKbqvG-qpNurTqFTdT31JrKiTUCp7FluWP5ACJx6--ohe_sGhy4RWrj9ZMKcP6Bj11YhYs69Kg=w1200-sg-rp 3x " class="media-block__image" alt="A search bar that shows Google Assistant taking a user to gmail via voice request." > </div> </div> </li> <li class="grid-span-23 grid-item tip-list-item grid-parent-s"> <div class="tip tip-container grid-item grid-parent-s grid-span-s-23"> <span class="h7 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23" aria-hidden="true">Tip <span class="js-tip-number">06</span> </span> <h2 class="h2 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-9 grid-start-l-8">Try single-tasking</h2> <p class="h4 grid-item-s grid-span-s-23 grid-span-l-11 grid-start-l-7">Multitasking can sometimes be counterproductive to getting anything done. 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