Turn off the television. Gift your mind and heart space to process what has happened during the week. Have a Netflix-free day. The Psalms invite us to quietly reflect on God’s goodness when we lie on our beds (Ps. 4:4). Binge-watching our favorite show prevents us from following this beautiful instruction. Aim to spend time out of doors. The average teen spends nine hours a day using media for enjoyment.45 This has led to “Nature-Deficit Disorder.”46 We were not made for screens alone. We were made to get outside.
