Like about everybody else nowadays, you too must be owning and using gadgets like smartphones. But do you happen to be among those who cannot take their eyes off their smartphones even for a minute?? If yes, then the health hazards that come with smartphone addiction could be catching up with you very soon.
Did you know?? The smartphone addiction magnitude in India ranged from 39% to 44% as per the calculation of fixed effects. It can damage your interpersonal skills and comes with significant negative health risks like sleep disorders etc. and psychological effects especially if you are young. It can even lead to cardiovascular ailments and expose you to a fatal risk of road accidents, loss of hearing and vision etc. So if you are keen to know about the ways by which you can successfully kick this habit, then read on:
- Turn all the notifications off your various social media platforms except only the very important applications to avoid checking your smartphones again and again.
- Whenever you feel an irresistible urge to use your smartphone even while working, shut your eyes and practice deep-breathing techniques for a few seconds.
- Remove all the social media apps and games from your smartphone. Though this might cause some inconvenience initially, but in the long run it will help you to overcome your addiction.
- Delete all unwanted apps from your smartphones to reduce your chances of getting addicted. Limit your smartphone usage by setting specific goals for yourself.
- Do not use your device during meals, before going to sleep, at work etc. Set reasonable goals at first and gradually increase the number of targets with time.
- Stop using all Whatsapp group chats or at least turn them off without quitting the groups to avoid unnecessary distractions.
- Send all inactive chats and conversations on your smartphones to the archives or remove them altogether. Do not answer all your text messages right after receiving them except in cases of emergencies from family members or friends etc.
- Reply to your text messages during definite time intervals. Do not constantly check your device for new messages.
- Before going to sleep, always switch off your smartphone or keep it outside your bedroom for charging.
- Do not set morning alarms on your smartphones and stop using them during working hours. Use an alarm clock instead.
- Before starting any work, keep your smartphone in silent mode or in another room. Take the help of various apps to keep a track of your smartphone usage and limit it.
- Use a wrist watch to check out the time instead of smartphones. Then you can also give the device to your family members or friends before starting any work.
- Take the help of your friends and family members to get rid of your addiction. Penalize yourself by giving them some money if you fail to limit your smartphone usage.
- Set a very lengthy and difficult password to unlock your smartphones to reduce your chances of getting addicted.
Thus, remember that the original purpose of smartphones was to increase your productivity and improve your overall quality of life. But this senseless smartphone addiction can degrade all aspects of your life in no time.
Break free from smartphone dependence! Seize control of your mind and start making a difference now!
