Have you ever picked up your phone without even thinking about it? You check one thing and suddenly you are scrolling for ten minutes. It happens to almost everyone.
We are always waiting for something new.
A message. A like. A new video. We never know what we will see next and that makes us want to check again.
FOMO also plays a part.
We keep thinking that we might miss something important. Even when we know it is probably nothing we still check.
We are also not used to being bored anymore.
The moment we have nothing to do we reach for our phones. Sometimes our minds simply need a quiet moment.
What can help?
- Turn off unnecessary notifications.
- Keep your phone away while working.
- Avoid checking it every time you feel bored.
- Set specific times for social media.
You do not have to stop using your phone. Just make sure your phone is not using you.