That said if your normal mobile usage in a day goes to 7 to 8 hours then its not major addiction and you can free yourself from excessive usage by following some of the methods mentioned below.
Usually using mobile for two to three hours a day is enough. At most, if you like to play games then max to max five hours and not more than that. If you have some work to do on mobile or reading a book on mobile then it's not a big issue, but if you are addicted to browsing Instagram like friends facebook posts or retweeting your favorite singer's tweets then you seriously have a big problem which you have to overcome.
Watch movies or tv series in family settings instead of watching alone
The normal time for using a mobile is two to three hours and even if you just want to browse Facebook or memes for some fun then a maximum of five hours a day and not more than that. If you are using more than that then you are seriously addicted to mobile and you will have to remove this addiction. We will help you remove this addiction but the most important part is self-control which you must learn.
How do I free myself from mobile addiction
Let's start by checking the time for which you use a mobile. For that just download, the app called digital well being. It is available pre-installed in Android version 9 and most probably will be there in the upcoming Android versions too. If you don't have the app download it from the link below.
If your device doesn't support it then you can download similar apps with the same functionality. Here is another app which works similarly. Digitox an app in play store works similarly and records your daily usage. Download it from the link below.
Well after installing the app continue with the normal mobile usage as you do daily. Now at night check the time you have used mobile for. You don't have to include the time where you did office work or sent some important messages. Just check the time you spent browsing social media, chatting on WhatsApp, playing games and watching useless videos and movies on youtube. If it does go beyond 10 to 12 hours combined then you have an extreme case of Nomophobia.
Nomophobia is considered a disorder of the modern world and refers to discomfort or anxiety caused by being out of contact with phone or computer. If you have this one you have to go to the rehabilitation center and get yourself cured because if you don't have strong self-control then no one can help you fight this addiction. That said if your normal mobile usage in a day goes to 7 to 8 hours then its not major addiction and you can free yourself from excessive usage by following some of the methods mentioned below.
Tips to be free of mobile and social media addiction:
Prefer calls instead of messaging
The one thing which people of the modern generation do the most is messaging and chatting with others. If you really want to talk to others just call the person. Chatting for days and night isn't good. You don't even connect emotionally using this digital chatting apps. Call up and you will feel the real emotions of talking with your loved ones. The real cause why todays generation is detached and cut of ties just for small mistakes is because of this social media chatting and all that shit. Chatting doesn't conmect you emotionally and you become more deteched. So next time you feel like talking to someone call instead of chatting and that will help you emotionally connect people and even cure your social media and mobile addiction.
Be social in the real world instead of social media
Well if you are sitting in a group of people then try to discuss the latest updates in technology, about the things happening around the world, about cricket world cup or about any topic which comes to your mind. Share knowledge, learn new things instead of just opening facebook or browsing through instagram memes. When you try to be social through social media you don't get that emotional fulfillment that you get when you are being social in real life. Join laughter clubs, clubs with social causes, sports clubs social and various other clubs so that you can be more social, get more emotional fulfillment and free your self from social media and mobile addiction.
Most of the people nowadays habe subscription to netflix and amazon prime and watch movies on their mobiles when they are alone. This should also be avoided. Instead of watching movies, go through news articles and gather information. Watch movies in a family setting or with the whole family so there is communication between the whole family and it will also reduce the time you spend on social media and improve your emotional connection with your family.
Play real life games instead of playing PUBG or reel life games
One of the worst things about the modern world is its ability to virtualize everything. Games like ludo, cards and other games which used to be played by people in real life have been virtualized and many people go for virtual games rather than playing games with real people. The worst part? Again people don't connect to each other emotionally. Play games indoor games like cards, chess, ludo, UNO and keep aside mobile while playing. Outdoor games like kabbadi, cricket, badminton should also be played instead of playing virtual games.
Meditate, practice yoga and exercise for physical fitness
People in today's generation spend time watching yoga on YouTube instead of doing it. Meditate, do yoga and physical exercises in plenty and keep yourself fit physically. This will also improve your self-control and help you free yourself from mobile addiction.
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