We’re distracted like never before — and our phones are probably the biggest culprit. But there is a way you can live with one and still get things done. When your mind is even slightly resisting a task, it will look for novel things to focus on. And it doesn’t need to look far — only as far as your phone.

Our smartphones provide an endless stream of bite-sized, delicious information for our brains to consume. It’s easy to get hooked, even to feel addicted. And most of us would prefer not to feel this way. Here are 7 strategies that are useful to prevent phones from taking over our time and attention:

Use airplane mode, even when you’re not in the air

Airplane mode isn’t just for travel. Use it when you’re working on an important task or having coffee with someone you value. It makes a bigger difference than simply putting your phone in your pocket; when you do that, you’re still aware of the buzzing, vibrating notifications and distractions piling up and waiting for you. Airplane mode eliminates the possibility that notifications will disrupt your work or conversation.

Do a phone swap

While you should tuck your phone away while you’re with family or friends, there are times when you need to have it handy. On these occasions, try swapping phones with the people you’re hanging out with. This way, if you have to look something up, make a call, or send yourself a reminder, you’ll have a device to do it with — but it won’t be one that will suck you into a personalised world of distraction. If there is an urgent call or message on your phone, of course, your swap-mate has to promise to tell you, and vice versa.

Prune your apps.

Scroll through your phone and delete the apps on which you waste too much time and attention — social media and news apps included. This can feel refreshing, like spring cleaning for your phone. Step two: Consider getting rid of apps that duplicate functionality with apps on your other devices. For example, your email app may not be worth keeping if you also read mail on your tablet; an investment app you check compulsively might be worth nixing if you can access that information on your laptop.

Create a “Mindless” folder.

So you can’t quite get rid of all your time-wasting apps — and that’s OK. Just house your most distracting apps — the ones that pull you into autopilot mode — in a “Mindless” folder on your phone or tablet. The folder’s name should serve as a reminder every time you’re about to distract yourself.

Mind the gaps

This one takes willpower but consciously resist the urge to tap around on your phone when you’re waiting in line at the grocery store, walking to the coffee shop, or in the bathroom. Try to use these breaks to reflect and recharge. Mindlessly burning these moments on your phone isn’t worth it.



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But seriously phone use takes a very large chunk of our productivity. You go to some Government offices sometimes and you will see people on their phones when they should be attending to people, this is really so annoying.

Almost made my 2nd ftc for d day, but d guy above me no try ooh...well to d topic, weneva i av exams coming, i remove my sim weneva itz reading time and giv it to my hostelmate...collect it bak wen done

Life was simpler without the mobile phone.

#sigh.

Kkkkkkkkkkk

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Revolva:
We’re distracted like never before — and our phones are probably the biggest culprit. But there is a way you can live with one and still get things done. When your mind is even slightly resisting a task, it will look for novel things to focus on. And it doesn’t need to look far — only as far as your phone.

Our smartphones provide an endless stream of bite-sized, delicious information for our brains to consume. It’s easy to get hooked, even to feel addicted. And most of us would prefer not to feel this way. Here are 7 strategies that are useful to prevent phones from taking over our time and attention:

Use airplane mode, even when you’re not in the air

Airplane mode isn’t just for travel. Use it when you’re working on an important task or having coffee with someone you value. It makes a bigger difference than simply putting your phone in your pocket; when you do that, you’re still aware of the buzzing, vibrating notifications and distractions piling up and waiting for you. Airplane mode eliminates the possibility that notifications will disrupt your work or conversation.

Do a phone swap

While you should tuck your phone away while you’re with family or friends, there are times when you need to have it handy. On these occasions, try swapping phones with the people you’re hanging out with. This way, if you have to look something up, make a call, or send yourself a reminder, you’ll have a device to do it with — but it won’t be one that will suck you into a personalised world of distraction. If there is an urgent call or message on your phone, of course, your swap-mate has to promise to tell you, and vice versa.

Prune your apps.

Scroll through your phone and delete the apps on which you waste too much time and attention — social media and news apps included. This can feel refreshing, like spring cleaning for your phone. Step two: Consider getting rid of apps that duplicate functionality with apps on your other devices. For example, your email app may not be worth keeping if you also read mail on your tablet; an investment app you check compulsively might be worth nixing if you can access that information on your laptop.

Create a “Mindless” folder.

So you can’t quite get rid of all your time-wasting apps — and that’s OK. Just house your most distracting apps — the ones that pull you into autopilot mode — in a “Mindless” folder on your phone or tablet. The folder’s name should serve as a reminder every time you’re about to distract yourself.

Mind the gaps

This one takes willpower but consciously resist the urge to tap around on your phone when you’re waiting in line at the grocery store, walking to the coffee shop, or in the bathroom. Try to use these breaks to reflect and recharge. Mindlessly burning these moments on your phone isn’t worth it.



http://demgohearword.com/how-to-keep-your-phone-from-taking-over-your-life/

Op Nice one! I Just hope Say wegohearword.

we have heard you

I think it depends on what you are doing with the fone.

If it is sth productive....


But if it's unproductive, use the above measure to tame the habit. ..

I may be right , pls correct me

You should have also suggested "Throwing the phone away" as a way to keep off distraction!

If we don't spend much time on our phones, how would we read posts like this?

truth b told I'm highly responsible n was d best graduating student during my undergraduate ... of course I don't have smart phone den. but now I'm more or less addicted to phone specifically whatsapp, fbk n nairaland

What is this one saying .........


Walk out thread.

Indeed phone has taken some vital parts of our lives viz-a-viz: prayer, meditation on God's word, reading culture and reduced time being spent with our families. With phone in your hand, you are sitted closer to your spouse but far from him/her. Sometimes you hear honey, don't you hear that I am talking to you. Oh! I am very sorry. He/she is lost in browsing/Whatsapping. May GOD save all of us.

I seriously cannot imagine a day without my phone, lol.
Need to put these into consideration..
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Nice One

Okay, we'll start the process of adjusting to this timeline.

Number 2... swap phone with a friend in Nigeria

when some people rather die than let you peep through their phone?

Last time I swapped a phone I see-saw

U will only neglect your phone when you don't have data on it, how would you see your data going wasted ke?

Ioannes:
Life was simpler without the mobile phone.

#sigh.

U can say dat again!

Your phone can be put into better use

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Am phoneless... Can someone help me with any Browsing, he/she is not making use of. Thanks.