3 Weekend Challenges to Spend Less Time on Your Phone

Let’s be honest, your screen time report probably doesn’t surprise you anymore. Between Instagram scrolls, back-to-back TikToks, and “just one more episode,” our devices are glued to us, especially on weekends. But what if, just for a moment, you gave your phone (and your eyes) a break?

Here are three fun, feel-good challenges to help you actually unplug this weekend, no guilt, just good vibes. And don’t worry, your phone will survive the break (especially if it’s protected by gamp 😜).

Challenge 1: The 2-Hour Tech Timeout

Pick a 2-hour window (say, Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon) where you go fully offline. No social media, no texting, no checking the group chat for hot gist. Instead, go for a walk, journal, or finally read that book you’ve been pretending to start.

Bonus Tip: Turn your phone on “Do Not Disturb” and place it in another room. Out of sight, out of mind.

Challenge 2: Game Night, No Screens Allowed

Call in your people - friends, family, roommates - and host a classic game night. Think cards, Monopoly, Scrabble, or even charades. You’ll be shocked how much real LOLs can be without emojis.

Pro Tip: Put everyone’s phone in a bowl and keep them there till the games are done. First one to reach for their phone does the dishes!

Challenge 3: Take only 5 Photos This Weekend

We know the lighting’s perfect, your outfit is fire, and the food looks too good not to post. But here’s the twist: challenge yourself to take only five photos the entire weekend. The goal is to be present in the moment, not just curating it for your story.

P.S.: Your device’s memory (and battery life) will thank you later.

Why This Matters

Unplugging is good for your mind, and your devices. The less you use them nonstop, the less wear and tear they experience. But for the moments you do need them, like emergencies or weekend road trips, make sure they’re protected.

At gamp, we cover your devices with repair, rental, and device protection plans built for real life. So even when your screen time spikes again on Monday (we’re not judging), you’ll have peace of mind.

Try one of these challenges and tag us @gamp_ng, we’d love to see your offline moments (ironic, we know 😂).