Today the world is consumed by technology, particularly cell phones. Take a look around; there will be someone glued to his or her cell phone disconnected from the real world. The Richest website claims, “The average person checks their cell phone 110 times per day” (“Ten Terrifying Statistics”). If a person checks their cell phone 110 times per day, that is approximately nine times per hour. Imagine what people lose from being attached to their cell phones, and what they could gain if it was put away. According to Edgar Snyder and Associates, “Answering a text message takes away [from the driver’s] attention for about five seconds. Traveling about 55 [miles per hour], that’s long enough to travel the length of a football field.” (“Cell Phone
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There are many warning signs associated with cell phone addiction. According to Kelly Wallace from CNN signs that people could be addicted to their cell phone could range anywhere from checking the weather on the phone rather than going outside, having the children text message their take out orders, and taking the cell phone to the bathroom (Wallace). For most people, their cell phone is the first thing they think about when they wake up and the last thing before they go to sleep. A cell phone is an object that can vanish and a person could still survive, it is not a necessity. There are many ways to kick the habit of using a cell phone. Tonya Mosely from Seattle Refined, explained different ways to cure a cell phone addiction. The first way Mosely mentioned was to create boundaries. Creating a boundary with a cell phone would be for example, putting the cell phone on silent, and stopping alert notifications. (Mosely) Taking a pre-planned break specifically for the cell phone use is an excellent way to detach. The next coping mechanism that Mosely mentioned was out of sight, out of mind. When it is time for family and friends, simply put the phone where it is not visible and people cannot hear it. Putting the phone away no doubt will make for a more memorable time with loved
There are many warning signs associated with cell phone addiction. According to Kelly Wallace from CNN signs that people could be addicted to their cell phone could range anywhere from checking the weather on the phone rather than going outside, having the children text message their take out orders, and taking the cell phone to the bathroom (Wallace). For most people, their cell phone is the first thing they think about when they wake up and the last thing before they go to sleep. A cell phone is an object that can vanish and a person could still survive, it is not a necessity. There are many ways to kick the habit of using a cell phone. Tonya Mosely from Seattle Refined, explained different ways to cure a cell phone addiction. The first way Mosely mentioned was to create boundaries. Creating a boundary with a cell phone would be for example, putting the cell phone on silent, and stopping alert notifications. (Mosely) Taking a pre-planned break specifically for the cell phone use is an excellent way to detach. The next coping mechanism that Mosely mentioned was out of sight, out of mind. When it is time for family and friends, simply put the phone where it is not visible and people cannot hear it. Putting the phone away no doubt will make for a more memorable time with loved