It seems like almost everyone has smart phones these days and while these phones are definitely helpful in a number of ways, many people become slaves to their smart phones without even realizing it. These people are unable to let that little blinking light go unanswered finding it necessary to answer or at least look at every little call, every single text message and then of course find themselves checking out their twitter and facebook updates as well.
After a while, even though each of these tasks may only take a few seconds these constant interruptions from your smart phone can throw you off balance, reduce your productivity, and even interfere with the simple enjoyments of life. You have in fact, become addicted to your smart phone and a slave to that little gadget that was designed to make your life easier, but instead controls your life more than you might think.
So exactly how do you avoid becoming a slave to your smart phone? The answer is simple in theory, but difficult in reality. The first thing you need to do is look for that on and off switch and then turn that smart phone off. Yes, it is difficult and you are going to feel a touch of anxiety the first few times that you actually use that off switch. But, once you adjust to not having that little blinking light or that buzzing or cute little jingle pulling you away from that task at hand you will find not having that smart phone constantly beckoning you away from other things is a relief. That's right you will actually feel some relief, almost like you are on a miniature holiday.
By only having your smart phone on when you actually need it you will actually begin to feel all the benefits that your smart phone can offer without any of the frustration. You will also find that you can be more productive at your job, enjoy going out with friends, spending time with family, or watching that sporting event or movie because you can concentrate on what is going on and get lost in the moment without something constantly calling you away from your life.
Turning off that smart phone will also improve your relationships with family, co-workers and others. There is nothing more annoying to people than to be in the middle of a conversation or project and have someone keep interrupting the flow of what is going on by constantly answering their smart phone or checking their messages. No one likes being interrupted and they certainly don't like playing second fiddle to a machine no matter how "smart" that machine may be.
However, it is not the machine that people will see as uncaring or rude. It is you. Your constant attention to that phone rather than those who should really matter can really put a strain on your relationships with both family members and those people you work with. So it is essential to ensure that your smart phone works for you not put you under its spell.