digital wellness test

A 25 question quiz designed to measure your level of “digital wellness” and overall relationship with technology. What do you score?


1. I get exercise (or physical activity) on a frequent basis.
2. Even when I'm at home I often bring my phone in the bathroom with me.
3. I could comfortably go a whole day without my phone.
4. If I don't have my phone with me, I feel a lot of stress and anxiety.
5. I get excited for the next new thing (new phone, new computer, new TV, etc.)
6. I can easily think of ways to entertain myself without technology.
7. One of the first things I do when I wake up is check my phone messages or emails.
8. I use technology for education or work more than for entertainment.
9. I've experienced "phantom vibrations" (where I feel like my phone vibrated but it didn't).
10. I often look at screens while laying in bed (TV, phone, tablet, etc.)
11. I spend at least 8 hours or more every day looking at screens.
12. I often glance at my phone while having conversations with others.
13. I've taken time off from social media accounts before (deactivating for one week, etc.)
14. I often have a screen around me while eating (phone, TV, or computer).
15. I believe I spend too much time on the internet.
16. I often get exposed to information on the internet that causes stress and anxiety.
17. I often lose track of time while watching TV, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web.
18. I'm able to walk away from a screen when it's time to get to work or do something else.
19. I enjoy going camping or places where there's no internet access.
20. I completely forget about my phone when I'm engaged in "real world" activities.
21. If I lost electricity for an entire day, I'd be able to keep myself busy and/or entertained.
22. I frequently look through my social media feed on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
23. I often get into heated discussions or arguments with others on the internet.
24. I often experience FOMO ("Fear Of Missing Out") when I see people share cool things on social media.
25. I spend time in nature (or outside) on a frequent basis.