You’ve tried to escape it. You really have. But, the constant stream of dings and buzzes from incoming texts and emails are just too much to take. And, before you know it, you’re scanning your smartphone. Again. Can the cycle be broken? Can people really put down their smartphones?
James Roberts, PhD, the Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business, says it’s possible if people take the proper steps to curb their use.
“It’s all about finding your ‘digital sweet spot,’ that magical place where you are still plugged in but have carved out time for the things that really matter,” Roberts said. “You, your relationships and community are the bedrocks of living a happy and meaningful life. They are also the first things that suffer when our lives get out of balance.”
Roberts, whose new book “Too Much of a Good Thing: Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?” tackles smartphone addiction, etiquette, and effects on relationships, offered nine tips to break away from smartphones.
1. No smartphones while driving.
This is by far the easiest tip to implement and also the most important. Simply toss (place gently) your smartphone in the trunk of your car before you leave. It’s out of sight but probably not out of mind, but at least you’re not texting while driving. Don’t get me started on the fallacy of multitasking and hands-free devices. You’re dangerous when you are driving and on the phone— hands-free or not.
2. Establish smartphone-free zones and times.
This story is from the March/April 2018 edition of Delight Gluten Free.
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