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maybe you check your phone first thing in the morning because you’re anxious.
We’re not trying to make a judgment on any of these triggers; we’re just trying to become aware of them so that we can begin to identify patterns.
“I use the phone mostly when I’m bored (going from one place to another, or sitting down on my own) or at night when sitting on the couch (while watching TV or procrastinating). I don’t think much about it in the moment, but in hindsight I realise it’s a lot of time I could be using on more productive things.”
“I do not keep social media apps on my phone.”
Every time you hear or see a notification, you know that there’s something new and unpredictable waiting for you – two qualities that we are hardwired to crave.
“When you’re out for dinner with friends and everyone else is on their phones, try taking a photo of them on their devices and then texting it to them with a note saying, ‘I miss you!’”
Our ability to maintain our focus in one information patch – whether it be a work project, a homework assignment, or something as simple as watching a television program – has been seriously jeopardized, and we believe that modern technology is a major culprit.
“If we immediately entertain ourselves by talking, by acting, by thinking – if there’s never any pause – we will never be able to relax. We will always be speeding through our lives.”
“Your mind wanders because you have a mind.”
“When would I like to take a break from my phone?”
Set up a commerce email account.
“The more I reach for my phone out of a desire to feel good, the worse it makes me feel.”
“Nothing has been reinstalled since it was deleted, phone still sleeps in the kitchen, and I have definitely not turned notifications back on. It feels great, and has made a huge difference.” —DARA
