Ways To Prevent Cell Phones From Completely Taking Over Your Life
If you own a cell phone, particularly a smartphone, it probably serves many purposes to make your life easier but can also distract you from other things.
Here are some tips to limit cell phone use so it doesn't completely take over your life. Don't use the cell phone during:
Family meal times.
Dining out with friends
Family time
In the movie theater
Watching a movie at home
Driving
Crossing the street
In a restaurant
In the check out line
Class or when you're supposed to be working
When someone is talking to you
Limit cell phone use:
On vacations
Spending time with friends and family
At work
At home (maybe set rules not to use after a certain time at night)
If you're a parent with kids who own cell phones then these are good limits to have so you can set a good example for your kids to follow.