Do These 5 Things to Overcome Smartphone Addiction
Smartphones are a necessity in this day and age. However, overuse of these devices could easily turn all the benefits into harm. Follow these five steps to stop becoming a zombie, like these people:1. Smartphone addiction is common. Among young and old alike.
Delete Social Media Apps
Only use social media in the browser or on a computer only.
- On an app, rewards are high and friction is low. On a computer, using a mobile/computer browser offer considerable friction, and thus you can resist temptations more easily.
No Screen in Bed
Remove all electronic devices to transform your bedroom into a true sanctuary for sleep.
- If you really need to use them at night, keep a chair in your bedroom and use them sitting on the chair rather than in bed.
- No Kindles with backlights
- Make sure they are not lit up.
Set Screentime Limits and Find Alternatives
Set computer and mobile time limits
- Install apps that track the amount of time you spend on your devices
- Start taking notes in a notebook instead of a note-taking app
- Make a to-do list on a piece of paper
Delete Games
Phones are not made for video games, especially not for three consecutive hours of PUBG.
Clean Your Home Screen
Delete all icons and shortcuts from your home screen so it goes completely blank.
- It should only display your beautiful wallpaper.
- In this way, you are less likely to be tempted to click an app icon. If you really need to keep some icons on your home page, be sure to keep as few icons as possible.