What Are Smartphone Addiction Problems And Solutions

Smartphone addiction is a major problem affecting many people across the globe. Many people find it difficult to live without their smartphones by their side. Many teenagers and youth are wasting their valuable time on smartphones.

Smartphone Addiction

• Do you have a smartphone addiction problem?
• If yes, what makes you so addicted?
• Is it safe to use your devices as much as you do?
• Do you wish to break your smartphone addiction?

Continue reading to know the problems and solutions.

Technology is improving day by day and overtaking our daily lives. Today smartphones have become an essential part of most people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, career or status. Right from the palm of our hand, with a simple touch of a finger, we can carry out a plethora of daily tasks.

What is smartphone addiction?

Some people have a smartphone addiction problem, Internet overuse problem, or Internet addiction disorder, sometimes known as “nomophobia” (fear of being without a mobile phone). But they do not realise this problem and the negative impact of this on their physical and mental health. 

Many people multitask while watching a movie in a darkened theatre. Some people use smartphones at the dinner table, in worship places, while driving, and even when carrying on a face-to-face conversation.

Many people start their day looking at their smartphones. Immediately after opening their eyes, they use their smartphone for checking social media updates, e-mails, etc. Some people have the bad habit of keeping their smartphone on the bed while sleeping and notifications sound distracts their sleep. Keep your smartphone away from the bed for better sleep.

Are You Addicted to Your Smart Phone?

This infographic shows what people commonly use their smartphones for and also lists a series of signs that indicate addiction to smartphones. 

From Visually.

Read Teenage Addictions | How To Deal With Your Children

How to control your smartphone addiction?

• Why do mobile virtual homes take precedence over real physical homes?
• Does smartphone addiction make us less interactive and engaging with real people?
• What can we do to break our bad habits?

In the video, Ross Sleight explores both the personal and social impact of addiction to smartphones.

Many people waste their valuable time on social media entertainment, fun, and such matters which are not important for a successful life. You should always use your time properly and positively. Never waste your valuable time because time is precious and priceless.

Smartphone addiction can affect your physical and mental health. It can also affect your relationships with family, friends, community and productivity.  Read 4 Excellent Habits To Beat Digital Distraction

Experts develop new technologies for the good use and betterment of life, but wrong or overuse of your devices can negatively impact your life and hence try to make a change.

Conclusion

While a smartphone can be a useful tool to live in the current world, you should be careful with when and how you use it. You can use the technology at your fingertips in a way that is useful, without letting it become a problem. 

Tips for Breaking Free of Compulsive Smartphone and Internet Use

Is your phone using you?

How many times a day do you check your phone or browse through Social Media? 

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Mathukutty P. V.

Mathukutty P. V. is the founder of Simply Life Tips. He is a Blogger, Content Writer, Influencer, and YouTuber. He is passionate about learning new skills. He is the Director of PokketCFO.

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