[header] How to stop relying on technology and prevent your mind getting dull [title] Read more physical texts. [step] Technology has led to e-readers, online newspapers, and blogs that you can read on your phone, tablet, or laptop. However, reading online or with immediate access to the internet can lead to distraction and less recall. 
Consider reading a physical book, newspaper, or magazine instead of a digital version. [substeps] Sometimes, quickly skimming a newspaper article and clicking on the next link can lead to a lot of short bursts of information that you don't focus on long enough to commit to memory or form thoughts.