Are you glued to your phone? It’s time to take a break and focus on your brain health!
Smartphones, tablets, and computers are all extremely useful technology, but excessive usage can have negative effects on one's professional life, academic performance, and personal relationships. The time has come to reevaluate your relationship with technology when you find yourself spending more time on social media or playing games than interacting with real people, or when you find yourself checking texts, emails, or apps repeatedly despite the negative effects this has on other areas of your life.
You may adopt a number of measures to manage your smartphone and Internet usage. Although many of these steps may be taken alone, overcoming an addiction is difficult when triggers are close at hand. It's easy to revert to bad habits. It's important to reach out for help, whether it's from loved ones or a therapist.
Tract Your Timings
Keep track of when and for how long you use your smartphone for things that aren't related to work or aren't really necessary. If you want to keep tabs on how much time you spend on your phone, there are applications for that. Is there a certain time of day when you find yourself reaching for your phone more often? Have you though about what else you could be doing? If you want to recover control of your time and life, learning more about your smartphone use is the first step. Welcome distractions
Be aware of the situations that cause you to grab for your phone. When you're alone yourself or just plain bored? Perhaps you use your smartphone too much because it helps you calm down when you're feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed. You should replace these methods with more beneficial ones, such as learning and using relaxation techniques, for example, to control your emotions.
Realize it’s not real
Realize the distinctions between online and face-to-face communication. All humans have a common trait: we thrive when interacting with others. We were not created to live in a vacuum or rely solely on machines to fulfil our social needs. Having a conversation with someone face-to-face, when you can make eye contact and reciprocate with body language, may help you feel more at ease, valued, and understood, all of which can have a significant impact on your ability to manage stress. Communication through text, email, or instant chat lacks these non-verbal indicators and so does not have the same effect on your mental well-being. Not only that, but virtual pals aren't there to comfort you in times of need, show up when you're sick, or join in the fun when something good happens in your life.
