Fierce Tip of the Week: To Phone or Not to Phone

Oh how we love our phones. They are our lifelines. Many of us feel lost without our pocket-sized computers. Our phones provide connection with others and our world. From using the Google Maps app to checking our emails, our phones help us navigate through our days– literally and figuratively.

But when are our phones more harm than good? Sometimes I find myself checking it out of habit – not need. Admit it, you probably do too.

For me, I’ve had to train myself to curb my device use. Sometimes that means extremes. I physically leave my phone outside of some meetings to not be tempted to check it. I also have the expectation that others get off their devices at meetings I run, so we show respect to each other and focus on the true reason we are all together.

Do you have any challenges with this?

This week’s tip is to be intentional with how you use your phone. Ask yourself: In this given moment, is paying attention to my phone more important than the people around me?