5 Painless Ways to Stop Living Your Life Glued to a Cell Phone

Did you know that the majority of people who use cell phones check them within five minutes of waking up? Not only that, but most people also check their phones right before bed. This wouldn’t be a problem, except for the fact that heavy cell phone use is an addiction. It can trap people in a cycle of compulsive behavior that negatively interferes with health and wellness.

Beware of the Dopamine Drip:

Author/Professor Arthur C. Brooks cautions, “the average smartphone user rarely goes two hours without using a device, unlocks a device 50 or more times a day, and swipes or taps on it as many as 2,617 times in the process. Device addiction is not innocuous. It’s associated with depression and anxiety. It disproportionately victimizes lonely people.” Here are a few quick tips on how to overcome the addictive pull of mobile devices:

1.  Uninstall Time-Consuming Apps:

Advertisers make it seem as if people need an app for every last thing that happens in life. But the reality is it’s perfectly possible to get by with as little as five apps on a cellphone. Choose an essential assortment of apps to depend on.

2.  Keep Devices Far Away From Your Bed:

Bedtime browsing is the number-one symptom of addiction to devices. And it’s also toxic because browsing in bed interferes with sleep.

3.  Turn Off Push-Notifications:

Push-Notifications emit alarm bells that keep people rushing to their phones. If these alarms are silenced, people have more control over when and how long they interact with their devices.

4.  Structure Your Browsing Time:

Instead of randomly using your phone whenever you feel bored, schedule a specific number of hours/time of day in which to check it. Structuring phone time reduces the chances of endless scrolling and swiping.

5.  Spend Less Leisure Time on Your Phone:

Make a promise not to spend the majority of your leisure time on a mobile device. As it is, people already use their phones for work predominantly. When it’s time to relax, do something enjoyable that doesn’t involve ogling at a screen.

Conclusion:

The only way to cope with information overload from devices is to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is continuous, undisturbed awareness of the present moment. It’s full cognizance of the here and now. To be mindful, we have to recondition our habits. If you like what you just read from our blog, you’ll love the various informative courses, workshops, and events listed on our websites and social media. Whether you’re interested in personal development, health and wellness, bettering your relationships, or the overall improvement of your business, give us a call at 1 (800) 913-0222 to find out how Richard Martinez can help you break past your daily struggles and start soaring in success.