Where can you find conversations, news , social networks, and superabundance of information and dredging games. Your Phone, Of course!
With COVID-19,Mobile phones have become a secret pandemic for people of all age groups.
75% of the world’s population has access to a mobile device, which is evident looking around any public place.
There is now a name for the fear of being without a cell phone, it is called NOMOPHOBIA.
This is more common among the adolescent population. Thirst traps,humblebrags overshare, doing it for the gram-culture has defined many ways of attention seeking and the “likes” that validate them as recognised. Constant bid for likes can be an indicator of people-pleasing behavior.
A 2017 study from the Journal of Child Development found that smartphones can cause sleep problems in teens, which led to depression, anxiety and acting out.
If you feel helpless without your phone, Here’s how to break phone Addiction?
1. Recognise that there is a problem : First, acknowledge that you have absolute control over your phone.
2. Encourage face-to face contact with friends and family : Nearly two-thirds (64%) of teens who have made a new friend online say they have met new friends on a social media platform. These virtual friendships don’t go well in the long run. This is particularly important for teens vulnerable to social anxiety disorder. Engaging in real time conversations and spending quality time with family must be encouraged. One must consider instituting a “ no device” policy at mealtimes and other family functions.
3. Replace the Habit : substitute a good habit for the bad one. For example, When you want to check your phone, you grab a book instead.
4. Declutter your device : Turn off notifications of those social media apps, if social media is purely entertainment in your life, consider taking a break by deleting them off your phone.
5. Make it unpleasant : Install an app that notifies you the hours you spent on your phone on a daily basis. You can see how many times you have picked it up each day.
6. Setting- up bedtime routine : Don’t check your phone an hour before you go to bed or an hour after you wake up. Chanting mantras or bedtime prayers can be the best way to end and begin your day. Time before you sleep can also be considered for introspection or mindful thoughts.
7. Me Time : Go for a walk or taking lunch in the coziest place in the house. It helps you relax and unwind, allowing you for deep thinking and gives you room to discover yourself.
8. Self-care : “It is so important to take time for yourself and find clarity. The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself”- Diane Von Furstenberg
Self-care can be practiced by calling a loved one, re-arranging something at home, trying an at- home workout, writing down your own affirmations or making a dessert and enjoying it.
Reasons to put your phone away :
- Lowers Concentration
- Wraps your view of reality
- Increases FOMO-Fear of Missing out
- Increases stress and anxiety
- Makes you sleep worse
- Reduces Memory
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