It is so true, that we spend so much time scrolling on the phone, no matter the age, we let time pass and do nothing about it, and then we feel empty and guilty, these 5 things to do instead, are great, and we can do try them all or just one or two, beginning little by little, so not to feel overwhelmed.
We often forget that there was once an era that existed before smartphones came around. iPhones were originally designed as a tool for us to use to make our lives easier and more efficient. It’s ironic as it seems that we are the tools… we are a slave to every ping and vibration it makes as the real business now is “attention retention”.
Love this post as every single suggestion is a way to bring us back to reality - the real world outside the virtual world.
Boredom and sitting with your thoughts is the best thing you can do to re-ignite your fried brain cells. The constant urge to feed our brain with information has ruined our ability to think and create. It's not that hard to get over the addiction. When you observe how these apps eat at your time and energy day after day and leave you with nothing but remorse and guilt of wasting your limited resources, you will quit these platforms forever. That's how I overcame my addiction three years ago.
Also, reading and writing or pursuing any other activity that turns you into a better version of yourself is a good place to start. They bring you back to the point from where you can turn your life around and also enjoy doing so.
I am currently trying all of these except the hobby part. Though I am not consistent, I am pushing myself each day to do something other than scrolling, and I am improving at a very slow pace. I have too many hobbies, and I am not able to follow any particular one as I often feel anxious. Also, in my free time, I am not able to sit and think. I feel like, to pursue any hobby, I need some stability with my thoughts and body.
I read a lot. Mainly fiction, but non-fiction that interests me. Not physical books, though, due to space restrictions and cost. However, I do read on my Kindle Touch e-reader, which helps me avoid the harmful effects of phone and computer screens.
This is so true. The hardest part is just breaking the reflex to pick up the phone, but once you do, it’s amazing how quickly the fog lifts. Thanks for the reminder!
It is so true, that we spend so much time scrolling on the phone, no matter the age, we let time pass and do nothing about it, and then we feel empty and guilty, these 5 things to do instead, are great, and we can do try them all or just one or two, beginning little by little, so not to feel overwhelmed.
Thank yoy for sharing!
Working out is so effective! You always feel better and it just adds up days into your life.
Thank you for this. What I needed to hear.
A good read. Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽💙🙇🏾♂️
Thank you for this!
We often forget that there was once an era that existed before smartphones came around. iPhones were originally designed as a tool for us to use to make our lives easier and more efficient. It’s ironic as it seems that we are the tools… we are a slave to every ping and vibration it makes as the real business now is “attention retention”.
Love this post as every single suggestion is a way to bring us back to reality - the real world outside the virtual world.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😇
Love it! 🤍
Great thoughts, thanks! In fact they were so inspiring that I almost put my phone away only halfway through the post 😀
Boredom and sitting with your thoughts is the best thing you can do to re-ignite your fried brain cells. The constant urge to feed our brain with information has ruined our ability to think and create. It's not that hard to get over the addiction. When you observe how these apps eat at your time and energy day after day and leave you with nothing but remorse and guilt of wasting your limited resources, you will quit these platforms forever. That's how I overcame my addiction three years ago.
Also, reading and writing or pursuing any other activity that turns you into a better version of yourself is a good place to start. They bring you back to the point from where you can turn your life around and also enjoy doing so.
I am currently trying all of these except the hobby part. Though I am not consistent, I am pushing myself each day to do something other than scrolling, and I am improving at a very slow pace. I have too many hobbies, and I am not able to follow any particular one as I often feel anxious. Also, in my free time, I am not able to sit and think. I feel like, to pursue any hobby, I need some stability with my thoughts and body.
Advise me on that.
I read a lot. Mainly fiction, but non-fiction that interests me. Not physical books, though, due to space restrictions and cost. However, I do read on my Kindle Touch e-reader, which helps me avoid the harmful effects of phone and computer screens.
Interesting read. You’re not addicted to your phones, you’re addicted to the escape. Definitely using that. Thanks.
Thank you for putting the time wasted into context. When we see it like that, we can step back a little and breathe from the endless distractions.
This is so true. The hardest part is just breaking the reflex to pick up the phone, but once you do, it’s amazing how quickly the fog lifts. Thanks for the reminder!
Having you days and week planned and aligned with your purpose keeps u truly busy ... that is where the successfull people live
Thank you for this-I needs this today! I love to read, so I’m curious… what are the books you are reading about health?