We are living in an era of technology obsession and smartphone addiction. I hear it all the time: “I can’t go anywhere without my phone” or “I feel anxious when I’m not able to check email” or “If I’m not on my social feeds, I feel like I’m missing out.”
5 Ways to Counteract Your Smartphone Addiction
Simple strategies to employ at work and at home.
March 16, 2018
Summary.
Overuse of technology is destroying our mental health. How can we reap the benefits while preserving our sanity? By adopting and encouraging the spread of simple, research-backed strategies, from using “cc” judiciously to keeping phones out of the bedroom.
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