How to break your phone habit
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- 13 Sep 2022
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Even if there are no notifications or alerts, most individuals check their phones every 15 minutes. Anxiety has developed around our collective relationship with technology to the point that we fear losing out if we do not check in as frequently as we believe we should. Spending too much time on your phone is not just a waste of time, but also a mental drain. Using social media often has been linked to negative outcomes in research examining psychological well-being. It is a good idea to understand and look into minimising your addiction to smartphones.
Do you need to cut back on your phone habit?
There are a variety of applications that can track how often and for how long you use your phone. Seeing the figures may put down your phone even if you do not believe you use it too much.
Turn off alerts
When your phone is not constantly beeping, ignoring it is easier. You will still see them when you check your phone, but you will feel better and get more done if you wait. You can also customise your phone's settings to allow only certain types of texts, such as those from loved ones.
Put a rubber band on your phone
This hints at stopping mindless processing. Need your phone? A screensaver may ask about a rubber band. Do this to avoid wasting 45 minutes on random photos. Read More...
