After spending a few months without the real use of a cell phone while abroad I have come to realize that as useful as it is to have them sometimes, they aren't essential to life. I don't feel attached to my cell phone like I once was back in high school when I practically slept with the thing. Becoming "un-attached" to my cell phone has definitely made me more relaxed. I am not checking on it constantly or keeping my inbox busy with e-mails, texts, etc. Don't get me wrong, my cell phone does provide me with my own little "safety cushion" when I'm out on my own if an emergency comes up (that and my pepper spray haha).
I feel that everyone needs to take a few minutes from their cell phones daily. The world will not stop (I promise!) Here are few things that I do daily to give me a break from social media:
- Leave your phone in another room while you do an activity of some type (cleaning, cooking, whatever!)
- Keep your phone away from you at night so you won't be tempted to stay up constantly "catching up" on the things you've missed throughout the day
- When you're driving around town have your phone in your purse and away from you so that you have time to clear your head (and focus on driving, of course)
These are things that I always try to do so that way I keep a barrier between me and the cell phone. Cell phones shouldn't dictate you're life :)
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