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6 Tips for overcoming cell phone addiction
1. Reduce cellphone usage gradually
Mobile phones are still very useful objects so it is impossible not to use them at all. Even suddenly not using a smartphone from what was originally addicted can be more psychologically damaging. To fight addiction, Cooper advised to turn off the handset a few minutes a day, then longer in the following days.
2. Know where to use a cellphone
One must know and realize when not to use the handset. Like when driving because it can break down concentration and lead to accidents. Or maybe at sacred events.
3. Talk a lot
Conversations in the real world cannot be replaced by chat via cellphone or sending messages. Talking face to face gives more understanding of what the other person feels and how the response is right. According to Cooper, communication involves a lot of body language and real relationships will not occur only with cell phone conversations.
4. Exercise a lot
Lots of exercise and leave your handset. Exercise can make you feel happy and can treat depression that may occur due to excessive smartphone use.
5. Measure cellphone usage
A cellphone user might not realize how much time they spend using it and what they have missed. Whereas the best moment moments occur in the real world, such as the first kiss or chatting pleasantly with the closest people.
6. Use wisely
Cell phones cannot be denied to be useful for life. For example, many applications that are useful to help life become better or as a means of communicating with distant colleagues. But according to Cooper, it would be nice to use the handset wisely until it does not interfere with the user's social life.