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5 Ways to Have a Healthier Relationship with Your Phone
Don’t let a tiny screen play the largest role in your life.
Many of my clients have tried — and succeeded — in “breaking up” with their phones. Not a full on never-see-you-again break up, but a move away from codependency and reliance. They each, in their own way, felt like their phone was in charge of their life. They each wanted to rewrite the dynamic.
After working with several people in this vein, I’ve seen five simple changes that consistently work the best. If you’re curious for more detail, read on!
According to a study by eMartketer, the average US adult spends more than 3.7 hours per day on mobile devices. This statistic was taken in 2019 when, for the first time, it surpassed the time spent watching television.
Now, let me get one thing clear: I’m not a clear cut, black-and-white phone-shamer. I’m not a Luddite, criticizing technology in any form. My personal opinion is much more in the gray area. I believe that the net effect of smartphones is strongly positive. I also believe that platforms like Snapchat and Fortnight are just this generation’s equivalent of passing notes and dumping coins at the arcade — all very relevant social and developmental rituals.
