Fragmented phone use—not total screen time—is the main driver of information overload, study finds

> According to the researchers, device use and the feeling of overload are tightly woven into daily routines, making them difficult to change. One practical idea is a "micro-check tracker" that would show users how often they return to their phones in short bursts. "You don't need to respond to every ping immediately. Do one thing at a time," Lindqvist advises. "Ideally, turn off non‑essential notifications and be present with whatever you're doing."