TIPS TO REDUCE CELL PHONE USE IN YOUR LIFE

                                   TIPS TO REDUCE CELL PHONE USE IN YOUR LIFE                                                                                                 

Mobile phones as a means of communication have an important role in human life, in a day sometimes we do not realize how much time we have spent  playing this device, or even  almost every moment we can never let go of it, considering that all needs both in the family and workplace   can be accessed through this communication tool. Along   with the current advancement of information technology, it has a direct impact on changes in the types and models of mobile phones  from  cheap to expensive ones, with various features and applications that are increasingly complete and attractive, thus encouraging people to compete to get the latest model of cellphone even though the price is quite expensive.

There are several negative effects of using cell phones , including attitudes and behaviors that are less concerned about the environment, due to being too engrossed in playing cell phones , and lazy habits and lack of physical activity that result in the emergence of various diseases, in addition to being vulnerable to online games , online gambling and online loans whose impacts are so miserable and complicate    the lives of individuals and their family environment. Therefore, the increasing number of conveniences that can be accessed via cell phones , results in an increasing dependence on the use of this communication tool,

In order to avoid the negative effects of using this tool, there are several tips that can help us reduce cell phone use, including: 

-       When waiting in line, whether at a hospital, restaurant or other place, people generally use their cell phones to relieve boredom.   To avoid this, try to greet people around us to chat or share light stories about experiences, so that it can be beneficial to increase friendships and get to know   many people.

-       When we are at the bus terminal, station or airport, sometimes we are often constrained by the long waiting time for the arrival of transportation, to avoid using our cell phones , we can enjoy the atmosphere by watching television around us so that we can reduce  boredom.

-       When working in the office, sometimes boredom arises which encourages us to play with our cellphones . To avoid this, we can take a break to simply exchange experiences with colleagues/office friends regarding the work tasks that are being and will be faced so that the available time can be more useful.

-       When we have holidays at home, sometimes a lot of our free time is wasted on playing on our cellphones. Let's try to use our time to do more   useful things, including cleaning the house. If there is empty land, it can be used for gardening, simply planting vegetables for family needs  or ornamental plants in the yard.

-       When taking a long journey/traveling out of town using public transportation such as buses or trains, avoid using your cell phone as much as possible , and use the time to rest/sleep, even if only for a moment, this can restore our bodies to be fresher and more refreshed when we arrive at our destination.

-       When you are in a formal or informal meeting such as a meeting place, reception or seminar, when there is no one you know, it is common to play with your cell phone while waiting for the event to start. To relieve boredom, try greeting colleagues nearby to just get to know each other and chat about the material that will be discussed so that you have a little knowledge about the topic that will be discussed in the meeting.

Communication tools in the form of cell phones have become a part of our lives, so it is difficult to avoid using this tool, considering that almost all human needs can be accessed via cell phones , such as paying bills, electricity, water, taxes, telephone, even all electronic transactions such as m-banking, inter-bank account transfers and so on, so that our lives seem inseparable from cell phones, but we must be able to reduce their use to avoid the negative effects caused by the use of these tools.