While a smart phone can be a hugely productive tool, compulsive use of these devices can interfere with your daily life, work, and relationships. When you spend more time on social media or playing games than you do interacting with real people, or you can’t stop yourself from repeatedly checking texts, emails, news feeds, websites, or apps—even when it has negative consequences in your life—it may be time to reassess your technology use. Smart phones have become a habit, but there is a very thin line between Habit and Addiction. According to a survey 50% of teens feel addicted to their phones(www.edition.cnn.com)
Excessive use of phones can disturb your sleep cycle, it can also mess with hormones that control hunger and potentially increase risk of Obesity. The blue light of phone can damage your retina which can cause Cataract. It can often be symptomatic of other underlying problems—such as stress, anxiety, depression, or loneliness—it can also exacerbate these problems.
Try this smartphone detox for a week and let us know how it went:
