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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Could you keep your mobile in another room? Brits reveal how they're overcoming smartphone ‘addiction'
ONE in three adults have tried to end their "addiction" to their phones through a digital detox with methods including keeping it in a different room, setting a digital curfew, and deleting social media apps. A poll of 2,000 adults found 41 per cent look at their mobiles "too much" - with 54 per cent doing so for three hours or more every day. 2 One method Brits are trying is taking on 'quiet hobbies' Credit: Getty But 19 per cent feel this is an unfulfilling use of time. As a result, 35 per cent have reduced, or are attempting to reduce, screentime or end it completely. Other methods to digitally detox and cut back on phone use include practising "quiet hobbies", with the most popular screen-free activities including reading (41 per cent), walking (35 per cent), socialising with friends (24 per cent) and gardening (21 per cent). Some have even turned to playing board games to fill their time instead. Read more about mobiles Kellie Wyles from DFS, which commissioned the research, said: "There is certainly more to life than our phones and being more present in the moment is key for improving mental health. 'We live in an era where FOMO is a common part of society, so people are keen to get news and updates as and when they happen – but this can cause them to miss out on valuable downtime.' The study also found 14 per cent of those who feel they spend excessive time on their phone have done so for more than 11 years. But since reducing their screen time, 71 per cent have noticed their mental health improve. Most read in Tech Better sleep (47 per cent), feeling more present (45 per cent), and calmer (42 per cent) are some of the benefits Brits have noticed since putting their phone down. While 18 per cent have even found they have made less errors since reducing their screentime. Despite this, 30 per cent admitted they would feel most panicked about losing their phone, over a wallet/purse (23 per cent) and house keys (18 per cent). With worries about banking apps (65 per cent) representing the biggest concern. It also emerged that 46 per cent of Brits feel life was better before smartphones. To tackle their phone addictions, 13 per cent have introduced digital-free zones in their homes, with another 39 per cent claiming they haven't yet but would consider introducing one in the future. Creating a calming environment is also a priority, with over half (54 per cent) opting for comfortable furniture, 35 per cent choosing calming neutral tones, 29 per cent incorporating more houseplants, and 28 per cent enhancing their spaces with mood lighting. Meanwhile, one in four of those polled, via OnePoll, have a dedicated space for "quiet hobbies", with the most common being a reading nook (48 per cent), closely followed by meditation areas (37 per cent) and a table for board games or puzzles (34 per cent). DFS took to the streets of London with presenter Lisa Snowdon who invited Brits to take a seat on her sofa and share how they're switching off from screens. The video interviews revealed a growing trend of people actively taking steps to digitally detox, from leaving their phones in another room to creating digital-free zones in their homes. Echoing the research, Lisa discovered that many are embracing simple, grounding activities like walking, cooking and spending quality time with loved ones - all in a bid to reconnect with the present moment and reduce screen time. Kellie Wyles added: 'Quiet hobbies are what keeps us grounded in the moment and appreciating the simple things in life. 'We can often get carried away with what is going on elsewhere and neglect the beauty of simply taking time out. 'These moments of calm are often best enjoyed in the comfort of our homes so it's worth investing in creating a space that encourages relaxation, creativity and connection.' 2 Some are even deleting social media apps Credit: Getty
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Health
- Wales Online
One in three adults have tried to end their 'addiction' to their phones, poll finds
One in three adults have tried to end their 'addiction' to their phones, poll finds One in three adults in the UK has attempted a digital detox to curb their phone addiction, using methods such as keeping their phone in a separate room, setting a daily time limit, and deleting social media apps A survey of 2,000 adults has found that 41% admit to checking their phones excessively, with 54% spending three hours or more on their devices daily. However, 19% of respondents feel that this is an unfulfilling use of their time, leading 35% to try to reduce their screen time or quit altogether. To achieve this, many are turning to "quiet hobbies" such as reading (41%), walking (35%), socialising with friends (24%), and gardening (21%), while some have even taken up playing board games. Kellie Wyles from DFS, which commissioned the research, commented to say: "There is certainly more to life than our phones and being more present in the moment is key for improving mental health. "We live in an era where FOMO is a common part of society, so people are keen to get news and updates as and when they happen – but this can cause them to miss out on valuable downtime." The study also revealed that 14% of those who feel they spend too much time on their phones have been doing so for over 11 years. However, since cutting down on their screen time, 71% have noticed an improvement in their mental health. Article continues below Better sleep (47%), feeling more present (45%), and being calmer (42%) are some of the benefits Brits have experienced since putting their mobiles aside. Interestingly, 18% have even found they make fewer mistakes since reducing their screen time. Despite these benefits, 30% confessed they would be most panicked about losing their mobile, over a wallet/purse (23%) and house keys (18%). The biggest worry was about banking apps (65%). 46% of Brits feel life was better before smartphones. (Image: Getty ) It also emerged that nearly half (46%) of Brits feel life was better before smartphones. To combat their phone addictions, 13% have introduced digital-free zones in their homes, with another 39% claiming they haven't yet but would consider introducing one in the future. Creating a calming environment is also a priority, with over half (54%) opting for comfortable furniture, 35% choosing calming neutral tones, 29% incorporating more houseplants, and 28% enhancing their spaces with mood lighting. Meanwhile, one in four of those polled, via OnePoll, have a dedicated space for 'quiet hobbies', with the most common being a reading nook (48%), closely followed by meditation areas (37%) and a table for board games or puzzles (34%). DFS partnered with television star Lisa Snowdon, who hit the streets of London to chat with the public about their habits for unwinding without the use of screens, perched comfortably on a plush sofa. The video interviews conducted by Lisa unveiled a trend toward a digital detox, with participants sharing strategies like keeping mobile devices in separate rooms and designating areas in the house that are free from digital distractions. Mirroring the findings, Lisa discovered many individuals are rediscovering the joy of simple activities such as strolls, cooking, and quality time with family and friends to ground themselves in the now and limit screen exposure. Article continues below Kellie Wyles commented to say: "Quiet hobbies are what keeps us grounded in the moment and appreciating the simple things in life. We can often get carried away with what is going on elsewhere and neglect the beauty of simply taking time out. "These moments of calm are often best enjoyed in the comfort of our homes so it's worth investing in creating a space that encourages relaxation, creativity and connection."
Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lisa Snowdon' facelift confession - 'I love tweakments!'
This Morning regular Lisa Snowdon has opened up on why a person's choices, from a boob job or a facelift - are nobody else's business, as she discusses marriage and TV 'wobbles' Television and radio presenter Lisa Snowdon has been in the showbiz spotlight for more than three decades. Her rise to fame kicked off at just 19 when she was discovered dancing in a London club by a model scout, leading to a successful modelling career with appearances on the cover of top fashion magazines and campaigns for brands including Gucci and Dove. Transitioning to TV, Lisa has made her mark on iconic shows including Strictly, I'm A Celebrity, Celebrity MasterChef — which she won — and This Morning. She was also a presenter on Capital London's breakfast radio show for seven years. Lisa is also in a good place when it comes to love. When we catch up with the 53-year-old, e ngaged to long-time partner George Smart since 2016, she looks relaxed and happy — and tells us with a smile that the pair couldn't be more committed to each other, wedding rings or not. 'Listen, I love George so, so much,' she says. 'And I honestly don't think that having a marriage would change that love, you know. I don't think it would make it stronger.' While they have yet to tie the knot, Lisa insists the couple's bond runs deep. 'Being engaged already feels like a wedding to me. I really feel like we're committed to each other. I think we probably will get married at some point but there are just so many other things on our to-do list.' Known for their shared love of adventure, Lisa and George, 44, are often jet-setting around the globe, and the idea of a destination wedding certainly appeals. 'I went to a place in Italy recently, and I was like, 'Oh my God, this would be amazing for a wedding,'' she says. 'We do talk about it, we just haven't got around to planning it.' Despite the lack of a date, Lisa's commitment couldn't be clearer, as she jokes, 'He's my partner for life, so there's no way he's getting away from me and I'm getting away from him, regardless of whether we've got a contract.' Blissfully loved-up, it's no surpris e Lisa has a gorgeous glow, but she's refreshingly honest about the skin treatments that help maintain her beautiful complexion. She opens up about her love for 'tweakments', and reveals she has become obsessed with Morpheus8, which she describes as a 'deep, intense microneedling'. 'I love all that stuff. I think it's amazing, I think it's up to the individual what they want to do,' she says. 'If somebody's deeply unhappy and they want to do a neck lift, face lift, boob job or whatever to their body, it's totally up to them. And I think there are some amazing treatments, subtle and more extreme, that can be done. I'm open to all that. Absolutely.' On the career front, Lisa continues to shine, with her regular slot as a fashion expert on ITV 's This Morning a highlight. She says proudly, 'I think it must be coming up to 10 years that I've been on the show. Yes, it's been a long time. And what I guess I love about it is that I get to work with our viewers.' Walking us through the magic of the makeover — when a viewer gets transformed in her expert hands — she explains, 'You see them first thing, they come in their own clothes, we style them up, we get them into hair and make-up, we get them out on the catwalk. It's a beautiful, empowering moment for them. I love that part about my job. I'm a girls' girl and I love to empower women. Women supporting women is what I'm all about.' But even after years in the entertainment business, Lisa giggles that, when it comes to live television, anything can happen. 'I mean, live TV... there are always things that go wrong! You might say a word and think, 'Oh God, I didn't mean that,' but that's just live TV. And onceit's out there, it's done. There's no going back.' A seasoned presenter, Lisa takes the occasional hiccup in her stride, but she also confesses quietly that her turbulent journey through perimenopause really affected her confidence on-camera. 'I was in the depths of perimenopause and the brain fog was there, and I was a bit like a rabbit in the headlights a couple of times. When I look back at it, you can't tell, but in my head, I was like… panic. There were a couple of shows where I felt a bit... wobbly.' But now, she says, 'I just feel really blessed that I've had a very long career and that I'm still enjoying it.' Although she's always been 'go go go' when it comes to work, she does try to strike a healthy work-life balance and reconnect with her fiancé after a busy week. 'That's something that we really aspire to have,' she says. 'Last week, for example, I was on a train a lot. I was up and down and I had to stay away one night, but we made up for it when I had a weekend off. We always kind of reconnect. It's a good work-life balance, which is something I've really wanted to get hold of, because otherwise, what's the point?' Lisa has spoken openly in the past about not having children, which she details in her book Just Getting Started . She says writing about that journey was an emotional and healing process for her. 'I think I came to terms with that, and it was really powerful when I wrote my book. I just really got a lot of that out. Writing about it was super cathartic.' Now, Lisa is busy hosting her podcast with Andy Goldstein, We're Not Getting Any Younger, and has some new work projects coming up that are 'very exciting'. 'But sorry,' she adds, ' I can't reveal anything just yet!' She tells us she has also partnered with Zespri SunGold kiwifruit as she continues to advocate for health and wellness. 'Diet is so important to feeling good,' she says. 'And just one of these golden fruits gives me all I need to tackle the day.'
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
‘I tried £25 neck serum loved by Lisa Snowdon and it beat one 5 times the price'
After seeing this neck firming serum gain viral fame after TV presenter Lisa Snowdon advertised it, I decided to try it out – and, for the price, I was really impressed A couple of months ago I wrote about a piece on sponsored content that This Morning presenter Lisa Snowdon had done with Australian beauty brand BOOST LAB, in which she described seeing "a smoother, more toned neck and dec" after using BOOST LAB's hero product, Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum, for two weeks. Sales of this skincare formula promptly soared, I think largely due to its reasonable price: £24.99 for a 30ml bottle, less than a lot of other neck creams on the market. Since then I've been keen to try it out myself, especially as I hadn't especially seen any results after finished a bottle of different very expensive neck cream. Here's what I found after using this BOOST LAB neck serum for three weeks... As its name suggests, Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum is a fairly runny serum texture, rather than a cream, and it's really pleasant to use and sinks in quickly. On the BOOST LAB website, it says it 'lifts and smooths crepe-like, sagging skin, supports collagen production and targets wrinkles & ageing', with thousands of five-star shopper reviews and some fairly impressive before and after photos. And for the results I saw? Look, you have to be realistic; a £25 topical product with no prescription-level active ingredients isn't going to lift sagging jowls, chisel you out a new jawline or erase deep necklace lines – for this you need, at the very least, professional aesthetic treatments, and maybe even surgery. What I felt that this serum did do, however, is improve the quality of the skin on my neck – I'd felt that it was becoming quite dry, rough and crepey, and after three weeks of using Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum, it felt smoother, softer and stronger. Of course, you may also get these results from simply remembering to take your face cream down onto your neck, but for me, having a specific neck product was the wake-up call I needed to pay more attention to this previously-neglected area below my chin – and I did notice a difference. Before trying this, I'd actually been using a very high-end, dermatologist-approved neck cream, which costs around £170 – but I felt that the results were no better than with using the BOOST LAB serum. Another highly rated neck cream is PRAI Ageless Throat & Décolletage Night Crème, £37, which is the bestselling neck cream at both Boots and M&S. And another with impressive before and after results is Trinny London's The Elevator, £68, with 90% of testers reporting a visible improvement in jawline definition after 12 weeks. Join our Shopping & Deals WhatsApp for the best bargains and fashion news WHATSAPP: Get the best deals and exclusive discount codes straight to your phone via our WhatsApp group. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Some of these articles will contain affiliate links where we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from them. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
We found a £35 lookalike for Lisa Snowdon's £1.3k colourful beaded necklace
Lisa Snowdon's colourful beaded necklace is the perfect summer accessory, and we've managed to find a great alternative to her £1.3k jewellery – that costs just £35 If there's one person we're always happy to take fashion advice from, it's Lisa Snowdon. As well as being the resident fashion expert on This Morning, Lisa also often shares her personal fashion finds on Instagram, which is where she gave followers the details of her summery jewellery. In a series of Instagram stories, Lisa can be seen wearing the Rainbow Beaded Necklace With ID Tag Pendant from Diane Kordas, which retails for £1295. Whilst we love the look, it's definitely a little out of budget for most of us, which is why we were thrilled to spot this much more affordable option from Peachy & Wild. The Rainbow Moonstone Smiley Face Necklace costs just £35 – considerably more affordable than Lisa's designer version. The price tag of Lisa's Diane Kordas necklace is justified thanks to its combination of 14k rose gold and white diamonds, however for something more everyday, the Peachy & Wild pendant is a perfect alternative. It's made from rainbow coloured moonstones which are slightly translucent, allowing them to catch the light beautifully. The necklace also features a delicate smiley face pendant in the middle, which is made from shell and makes the whole necklace just scream 'summer'. Although the necklace is perfect for bringing a little dopamine dressing to anyone's wardrobe, moonstone is also the birthstone for June, making it extra special for those with a June birthday. Whilst you can wear it on its own, it's also great for adding some colour and fun to a layered necklace stack. If you loved the sparkle and rectangular pendant dangling from Lisa's necklace, this Beaded Charm Cluster Necklace, £58, from Anthropologie is another gorgeous option. Its rainbow beads are grouped into colours along the chain, with a 14k gold-plated brass pendant, fish charm and small gemstone dangling from it. It also comes in three other colourways. If you prefer your necklace without any charms at all, this Good Vibes Multi Beaded Choker from Missoma is ideal. Plus the Kate Middleton-loved brand has just slashed its price down from £125 to £50, making now the perfect time to get your hands on it. However for some true accessory joy, we'll be snapping up the Rainbow Moonstone Smiley Face Necklace from Peachy & Wild. It also comes in three lengths, 41cm, 43cm or 45cm, so you can decide whether you want it as a snug choker or more of a dangling necklace. Join our Shopping & Deals WhatsApp for the best bargains and fashion news WHATSAPP: Get the best deals and exclusive discount codes straight to your phone via our WhatsApp group. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Some of these articles will contain affiliate links where we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from them. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
