Let’s be honest.
Technology is, indeed, incredible and offers some significant benefits as well. We use the same almost on a daily basis and, therefore, will never argue against its responsible usage.
However, that being said, it’s become pretty apparent that almost every one of us has already developed an unhealthy relationship with it.
For instance, we are using our cell phones almost consistently throughout the whole day. Whether we’re traveling somewhere or eating something, the update of the same is available on the internet almost always.
Moreover, according to Ocean Recovery, due to the high level of tech addiction, we check our phones once every 6.5 minutes.
Pretty alarming, no?
Fortunately, unlike drugs, each and every tech product comes with a “power-off” button. Thus, as long as you have self-control, you can definitely get out of it.
However, if you are looking for some assistance in this aspect, we’ll ask you to read our article till the end. You are definitely in for a surprise!
How To Take Care Of Tech Addiction?
Being dependent on technology, especially in the 21st century, is definitely understandable. However, an unhealthy usage of the same can affect your health to a massive extent too.
Keeping that in mind, we have shared seven tips that can help you take care of your addiction to technology to some extent. Keep reading to find out more about it.
Tip – 1: Keep Yourself Occupied
You may not have realized this before – but whenever you sit idly, you’ll find yourself going towards your mobile phone. Some people tend to do this even when they are in the bathroom or standing in front of a shop and buying something.
Needless to say, it’s a pretty unfortunate habit.
However, if you want, you can take care of the same by keeping yourself busy all the time. For example, if you’ve just completed cooking, quickly move on and start taking care of your bed sheet. Whatever you do, just try to avoid stopping working at any time.
Tip – 2: Switch Off Your Mobile Before Sleeping
Our mobile has a strange way of interfering with our sleeping schedule. For example, the light emitted by the same can affect the production of our melatonin or the sleep hormone. Now, if it secretes slowly, it will be impossible for you to go to sleep.
So, what’s the solution?
Well, in this aspect, we will ask you to stop using your mobile phone at least three hours before sleeping. Make sure to switch the same off before going to bed. Otherwise, someone may call you in the middle of the night, causing you to wake up again.
Tip – 3: Use Poison To Counter Poison
Sounds a little confusing, right? Wait, let us explain a little.
If you visit the app store, you will find several applications that can help you create the routine of your day. You can use the same to develop an alarm system that will warn you if you are using your mobile too much.
Getting such reminders incessantly will drive a little bit of guilt and prompt you to put down your phone for some time. This way, you will be able to take care of your overindulgence in terms of mobile or tech usage to some extent.
Tip – 4: Disengage Gradually
Yes, we all want to stop our usage of mobile phones or any other addictive tech product as soon as possible. However, doing the same all of a sudden is not possible at all. Like drug addiction, you may experience withdrawal from the same as well.
Therefore, in this aspect, it will be best if you are patient and take care of everything a little slower than usual. Start your journey by staying away from your phone for half an hour. Once you have become efficient in the same, try increasing the gap a little more.
If you think sitting down beside a phone idly isn’t working out for you, we’ll ask you to run an errand. Going for a walk can also be beneficial in this regard.
Tip – 5: Create A Schedule
We, human beings, are “slaves” to habit. Hence, if you want to beat a bad habit of yours, you will have to counter the same with a good one. In this aspect, creating a schedule or routine and sticking to it till the end can be pretty beneficial for you.
For instance, you can create something that covers up your whole day or curate a routine focused on your mobile phone usage.
You may also try committing yourself to other social activities like reading, gardening, listening to music, etc.
Tip – 6: Turn Off Your Notifications
It may sound a little obnoxious at first – however, the notifications that you get from your mobile phone engage you with it more than anything else.
Hence, you can counter this problem by turning off the notification bell on each and every application, including your social media. This way, you will not have to deal with the urgency or curiosity to open your mobile frequently.
You may not get a massive result at the beginning, but this trick will definitely work out in the end, slowly but surely!
Tip – 7: Depend On Your Willpower
Whether you believe it or not, your willpower plays a significant role in taking care of your tech addiction and its symptoms. If you think that you’re not going to use your phone and are determined about it, you will definitely end up doing so.
All you need is a little bit of self-control and resolution – and you’ll definitely be fine. We are pretty sure about it.
Final Thoughts
The utmost dependency on technology has become an epidemic for the whole world. It’s eating precious time from us, affecting our overall focus, and making us unproductive to some extent. However, as mentioned before, you can definitely take care of your habit if you are determined and optimistic about it. Hopefully, this article will help you on this front as well.
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