The abusive use of mobile phones has increased due to their diverse utilities.
The ability of smartphones to store a large volume of information that we previously sought across multiple devices makes them very useful tools, but also an easy distraction.
The abusive use of what we still call the “mobile phone” has increased significantly alongside its functionalities. There are more and more applications, social networks, and games that can completely monopolize our time.
Although it may seem like technology is absorbing us, like some “Black Mirror” dystopia, we are the ones who can prevent the abusive use of these small devices by consciously cultivating the right habits.
To begin with, we suggest some simple things you can do:
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Keep your phone out of sight during meals
Leaving your phone on the table during meals or meetings ends up being the perfect bait to check it constantly. Avoiding this behavior by silencing the phone and putting it away will help reduce the need to be connected.
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Airplane mode
To avoid feeling the need to immediately attend to messages and calls, you can activate airplane mode on your device. By not seeing the messages, we can focus our attention on what we are doing and reduce dependency.
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Schedule usage times:
Many smartphones have incorporated a “Do Not Disturb” option among their tools. During this period, the device receives messages but does not light up its screen or alert the user with sounds or vibrations. Activating this option will help us disconnect.
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Reduce the number of apps:
- The mobile phone covers practically all online services through applications. Access is distracting, so removing some applications also removes distractions.
Start practicing. If you find it difficult, that is the best sign that it is exactly what you need most.
World No Mobile Phone Day, April 15, is a bit radical. At CC Adicciones, we believe that we should not do without something that is useful to us, but we must strive not to allow it to dominate us!
