Assi Azar Announces Major Lifestyle Change to Combat Anxiety
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Israeli TV host Assi Azar is implementing strict new rules for his smartphone use to combat anxiety. He shared on Instagram that the device, even when off, diminishes attention and increases restlessness. Azar's new guidelines include keeping the phone away during family time, meetings, and driving, and removing it from the bedroom after 8 p.m. This initiative is part of his broader effort to manage anxiety and foster deeper connections.
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- TV host Assi Azar is setting strict new rules for his smartphone use to combat anxiety.
- Azar will keep his phone away from his children and during meetings and driving.
- The device will be removed from his bedroom nightly from 8 p.m. until morning.
- He previously shared on his show how anxiety impacts his marital life.
- Azar has been openly discussing his struggles with anxiety on Instagram.
Israeli television host and creator Assi Azar, known for his work on Keshet 12, has announced a significant shift in his relationship with his smartphone as part of his ongoing journey to manage anxiety. Azar, who has been open about his struggles with anxiety and psychological treatments through his Instagram account "doing_my_best," is now focusing on the impact of mobile devices on daily life.
In a series of Instagram stories, Azar declared that his "relationship with the cell phone is about to change," explaining how the device, even when off, can steal attention and contribute to restlessness. He stated that excessive use of social media, while not the enemy itself, amplifies anxiety and detracts from the present moment.
To regain control, Azar has established new rules for smartphone usage. These include keeping the device completely away when with his children to ensure full attention, storing it in his bag during meetings or while driving, and removing it from the bedroom from 8 p.m. onwards. Access to the phone will now be intentional, similar to using a landline.
This decision follows Azar's recent public discussion on his show "Who Wants to Start?" where he detailed how anxiety affects his marital life, making even simple interactions challenging. His current move to limit smartphone use underscores his continuous search for inner peace, practical coping mechanisms, and genuine, distraction-free connections with loved ones.
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