In the 4.0 era, not using technology seems impossible for anyone. But to not be addicted to the Internet and help them really support doing exactly what they are entrusted to do – supporting people, is completely possible. The following 6 ways will help you minimize the time you spend on technology as well as prevent the harmful effects that can come to your body.
Check your mobile usage time
There are many tools to help you manage your phone usage as well as calculate the time you spend on your smartphone screen, some even give warnings if you have used too much. Famous applications include QualityTime for Android, Moment for iOS.
Limit smartphone use when going out with friends and relatives
Put away your phone to get rid of Internet addiction, chatting with friends is what we should do, which is a real conversation. Isn’t that the most authentic and engaging way to connect with the people you love? Once you get used to it, you’ll be surprised how much time you spend using technology will decrease significantly!
Don’t bring your smartphone into the bedroom
That’s the surest way to avoid surfing social media or playing games before going to bed. In addition, for those who have the habit of using their phone to wake up, they will also “conveniently” check Facebook, Instagram, etc. when they wake up. Choose a really satisfactory alarm clock for yourself, and don’t let your Internet addiction ruin your good night’s sleep.
Turn off notifications from social networking applications
Notifications on Facebook and other social networks may seem a bit redundant in life, but they are attractive. So, to avoid this trouble, turn off notifications from social networking applications to avoid your phone lighting up the screen or making noises to attract your attention. Your smartphone will still display the Notification Badge (showing the number of unread notifications in red) so you can review them when you have free time.
Turn your phone screen into black and white
It sounds useless, but this is the solution shared by Tristan Harris, a design engineer who used to work for Google. The color effect has a great impact on the human brain, some applications will focus on displaying blue and red colors, causing stimulation, making us want to turn on the screen more. Turning the screen into black and white will make them less attractive and you will not want to turn them on anymore.
Exercise
Lastly, and especially important, exercising not only helps limit the possibility of Internet addiction. Exercising releases a large amount of dopamine and epinephrine, making you feel more positive, refreshed, and excited. With just 30 minutes of jogging every day, you will be healthier, more positive, and fight off diseases.
Take action, and change bad habits immediately before they destroy our health. Take the initiative to build a healthy lifestyle and do not hesitate. Along with protecting your body by maintaining a scientific diet, increasing physical activity, ensuring your body’s biological clock works accurately, and minimizing dependence and addiction to the Internet as per our advice above… then regular and frequent exercise will also be an important factor that gives you strong motivation to form a healthy lifestyle. Exercising not only helps you have a healthy body but also helps to push back bad habits such as using dirty street food and preventing dangerous diseases such as liver cancer, stomach cancer, and bone marrow cancer.
