gianmarco
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I've thought about this at various times and I've decided to finally make some big changes in my cell phone use. I figured I would post here and use this thread for various reasons and see what happens.
One, I figured this would be a great start to just talk about it or share. As a thread, it can also just bring awareness to some of us that may not realize how addicted we are to our phones (Phone addiction quiz). It can be a place to share tips or habits to help break that addiction. And, it could also be a way to hold myself and maybe others accountable if you want to make any changes.
It's hard to admit there's something wrong or to be addicted to something. I'm certainly not on my phone 24/7. I don't play games on it. I don't really watch movies or shows on it. I don't walk around while only looking at my phone. But there's enough behaviors that I take part in with my phone that simply aren't healthy and are habits I need to break. Responding to emails or texts almost immediately. Mindlessly using it while waiting for people or just sitting around (usually visiting here). And I've certainly had a feeling of anxiety if I leave the house without it or I'm out and the battery is low or that I might not be connected.
Here's a great explanation about certain aspects of phone addiction
I still occasionally turn on my phone if I wake up in the middle of the night and use it. I will use it to look up movie casts or information while watching a show with my wife. I've seen work emails that I respond to almost immediately and stop what I'm doing in order to do so. And I want to stop all these habits.
So, some things I'm going to start doing:
1) I'm taking my charger off of my night stand and will charge my phone elsewhere at night. I'll keep it on the other side of the room.
2) At home, I'll make sure the phone isn't on me or near me. (this is a big one for me)
3) Start intentionally delaying responding to texts or emails.
Anyway, maybe this thread goes nowhere. Maybe most of you are good enough to limit your use. But, also, maybe some of you used to be this way and found ways to stop. Please share ways to help make those changes.
One, I figured this would be a great start to just talk about it or share. As a thread, it can also just bring awareness to some of us that may not realize how addicted we are to our phones (Phone addiction quiz). It can be a place to share tips or habits to help break that addiction. And, it could also be a way to hold myself and maybe others accountable if you want to make any changes.
It's hard to admit there's something wrong or to be addicted to something. I'm certainly not on my phone 24/7. I don't play games on it. I don't really watch movies or shows on it. I don't walk around while only looking at my phone. But there's enough behaviors that I take part in with my phone that simply aren't healthy and are habits I need to break. Responding to emails or texts almost immediately. Mindlessly using it while waiting for people or just sitting around (usually visiting here). And I've certainly had a feeling of anxiety if I leave the house without it or I'm out and the battery is low or that I might not be connected.
Here's a great explanation about certain aspects of phone addiction
I still occasionally turn on my phone if I wake up in the middle of the night and use it. I will use it to look up movie casts or information while watching a show with my wife. I've seen work emails that I respond to almost immediately and stop what I'm doing in order to do so. And I want to stop all these habits.
So, some things I'm going to start doing:
1) I'm taking my charger off of my night stand and will charge my phone elsewhere at night. I'll keep it on the other side of the room.
2) At home, I'll make sure the phone isn't on me or near me. (this is a big one for me)
3) Start intentionally delaying responding to texts or emails.
Anyway, maybe this thread goes nowhere. Maybe most of you are good enough to limit your use. But, also, maybe some of you used to be this way and found ways to stop. Please share ways to help make those changes.
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