RESUME

Reyna has been a part of The Miss America Organization for over seven years, holding titles including Miss HolllyDazzle, Miss Badlands and Miss State Capitol.

Reyna gives back to the community through consistent volunteering and giving support to the community's arts scene. Read further to learn more!

After graduating with a degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Reyna is now a Senior Marketing Specialist for Sanford Health, continuing to impact those in the local community!

5 HEALTH HACKS: TIPS TO MINIMIZE SCREEN TIME

Especially in the cold months, it’s easy to get lost in our screens; however, it’s important to balance our time with real-life activities. During my year as Miss North Dakota, I spoke on the importance of prioritizing in-person connection, and shared these tips for decreasing screen time!

1. FACE DOWN TO FACE FORWARD

Hide your phone so it’s not visible, look up! A 2012 study from the University of Essex demonstrated that merely having a cell phone visible in the room—even if no one checked it—made people less likely to develop a sense of intimacy and empathetic understanding during meaningful conversations. Initiate faceto-face conversation! Work towards choosing people over the device.

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LIMIT SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE - PRACTICAL TIPS

Set a time limit on apps (or, for your device in general!) and keep yourself accountable. When the timer goes off, engage in another activity and commit to not getting sucked into your device. Turn off the notifications so you’re not tempted to click into the app every time there’s a new number hovering above the icon. Move your social apps to the last screen on your phone so it’s not as convenient to click into the apps when you’re on your phone.

3. BLACK & WHITE

Turn your display to black & white under Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Color Filters. Believe it or not, even color is addictive!

4. 30-MINUTE RULE

For the first thirty minutes and final thirty minutes of your day, make it a goal to not be on your phone or any device. Instead, try doing something that will quiet and center your mind and soul. Journaling, meditating, praying or reading a devotional are all great practices!

5. DIGITAL DETOX

Believe it or not, it's OKAY to take a break from social media! Sure, you might not be the first to know of Kim Kardashian’s newest product, but could that in fact be all right? I don’t know about you, but there are many times when social media overwhelms me, and the hours that I spent on these apps displace the time that should be used for other activities. I encourage you to try deleting your socials and any addictive apps for a day, week, month or however long you feel is a healthy break and worthwhile reset for you. Instead of letting technology control your life, use it for its intended purpose: as a tool. You are the one with the responsibility to take charge of how you use it, and it’s important to remember that “real world” interactions are always going to be more fulfilling at the end of the day.