The title question "Approximately how many hours per day do you stare at a screen?" includes not only a computer screen, but also a smart phone, television, and movie screen (if you still go to the movies). If you're able/willing, can you breakdown the percentage of those hours by type of screen?

I don't wish for this to yield embarrassment/shame, pride, or any type of competition. I'll start.

I truly believe I am usually looking at some sort of screen generally from 7:30 am to soon before I got to bed, with the exception of sleeping hours, meals (we do have a family meal without screens), chores, most errand times, appointment, my new 2-hours per week volunteer job, driving times, and the too little bit of exercise and meditation I do with or without my spouse, self, and friends. Occasionally, I go out to lunch or an AA meeting.

Considering all of the above, exempting weekends, it equates to maybe 9 to 10 hours per day. In my case, the usual daily weekday breakdown is approximately:

* 1 to 2 hours of TV (I only really watch because my husband does)
* 5 to 7 hours on my laptop
* 1 to 3 hours on my smart phone

Note: I am not working a job at this time. Most of my computer time is to curb loneliness or for some form of stimulation. I make very few phone calls, and generally do not receive many. I don't usually answer my landline since most calls are unwanted robocalls or solicitors, despite being on a "Do not call" list.