Nomophobia: A Disease
NOMOPHOBIA, or NO MObile PHone Phobia, is a psychological ailment in which people are afraid of being separated from their mobile phones. It’s basically a Smartphone addiction, what scientists call ‘nomophobia’ is a problem for many.
How to get rid of this?
Many people want to get rid of the vicious cycle of smartphone and social media addiction.
Self-awareness and willpower
To overcome excessive addiction to smartphones and social media, the first and foremost requirements are self-awareness and willpower. It is necessary to accept the idea of its damaging impacts and have the desire to leave it.
Using smartphones on necessary purposes only
There are various uses for smartphones. But you have to use the smartphone as much as necessary for professional or personal work. Avoid using unnecessary and time consuming apps. If you want to use the phone for important conversation, you can use feature phone instead of smartphone.
Keep smartphones away during important work
Keep the smartphone in silent mode and away from the work area when studying or doing any other vital job. This will help you stay focused on your work.
Reduce the use of social apps
We spend the majority of our time on our cellphones, utilizing various social media apps. As a result, this type of app can be uninstalled from the phone to prevent addiction. Instead of using the app, you can use the browser to accomplish important social media tasks. Turning off notifications on social media apps also provides some comfort.
No smartphone in bed
Smartphone addiction has become one of the leading causes of sleep deprivation and insomnia in recent years. So, if you’re going to bed, try not to have your phone with you.
Many people use their smartphones to set an alarm to get them up in the morning. According to a research, 75% of users wake up, turn off their alarm clock, and check their phone alerts. It takes a long time to complete. To avoid such issues, alarm clocks might be utilized.
Avoid smartphones during conversation with people
Many people are busy on their smartphones while chatting with family or friends. As a result, family ties are weakened. So it is better to avoid smartphones in these situations.
Engage in other activities
To overcome smartphone addiction, try reading books, spending time with family, participating in sports, or doing anything else you enjoy.
App support
There are some apps for smartphones that will let you know the amount of time you spend on the back of the smartphone through monitoring.
