Arnold Schwarzenegger Who Doesn’t Own a Phone Surprisingly Endorses Screen Time to “Unlock Better Health and Happiness”

Arnold Schwarzenegger is not a big fan of smartphones but believes that they have something positive to offer for the fitness village. Arnold’s Pump Club is all about positivity and motivation, cheering its subscribers to walk on the path of wellness. Unlike many Gen Z weight loss influencers, the 7x Mr. Olympia champion believes fitness is holistic, focusing on physical and mental aspects.

So, Arnold’s Pump Club recently revealed a way to boost positivity. While many complain about social media toxicity and the adverse effects of screen time, Arnie points out a major positive influence of mobile phones on mental health. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger wants you to make the best out of your screentime

The Governator doesn’t own a phone but enjoys a great social media following on X and Instagram. Schwarzenegger understands the negativity on the internet and recently asked his village to focus on the positive aspects of social media. 

Schwarzenegger suggests watching motivational and inspiring clips online to minimize negative self-talk. “Research suggests watching awe-inspiring moments can help unlock better health and happiness,” the latest edition of the newsletter noted.

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Suggesting research, the 76-year-old underscores how individuals who watched inspiring online clips witnessed 14% reduced stress levels and 25% enhancement of happiness. So, a winning moment in any sport or a picturesque scene can quiet negative self-talk. While it might be difficult to experience such real-life instances, virtual clips can serve the same purpose in improving well-being. Arnie also has a simple solution to avoid the negativity online. 

The 76-year-old is not immune from the emotion of anger, but with time Arnie learned a technique to overcome the negativity by asking a simple question. When bad news irks Schwarzenegger, he would ask himself, “Can I do anything about this? And if the answer is yes, like when hospitals didn’t have PPE or veterans didn’t have housing, then I do something,” he noted. 

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But when the answer is no, Schwarzenegger would turn his anger off as he knows it would waste his time and energy without any purpose. He suggests his fans follow his tip to not let anger and negativity consume them while watching unpleasant online content. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger never fails to observe the positives in everything and suggests to his village how to maximize results from various means, including social media. So, if you are struggling with increased screen time, then focus on inspiring videos to make the most out of it.