Comments on: A (Drastic) 4-Step Program to Curb that Phone Addiction

By: Elaine A.

Elaine A. — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:51:16 +0000

Allison, I could have written this, almost word for word. Instagram is the only app left on my phone too. I am currently trying to “detox” myself and a friend emailed me this article, so I had to read.

When you talked about email, that really struck a chord with me, because I think that is where it may have really started with me. I used to email A LOT when I still worked (7.5 years ago!) for personal reasons. I loved getting the replies back and then that continued on with blog comments (pre FB and twitter).

Anyway, I know balance is pretty elusive. I just hope to find a way to leave SM stuff alone more and like you said, spend more time with those actually, physically close to me.

Thank you for sharing this. I think so many more people have issues with this than they are willing to admit, much like any addiction…

By: Jenny Kanevsky

Jenny Kanevsky — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:01:15 +0000

Great post. reminds me to go back to my saving grace, phone out of the bedroom. Period. I plug it in in the kitchen. Once I'm in bed, I do not need to check it again, it can lead to not just, oh just a quick check, but as you know, hours of FB or surfing or tweeting or, or, or. Not ok. So, phone is back in the kitchen at night. Kindle, hello, I've missed you.

By: Alison Tedford

Alison Tedford — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 07:37:48 +0000

Way to go! I'm typing this on my iPhone when I should be asleep! I need an app to send me to bed!

By: Susan Lee Maccarelli

Susan Lee Maccarelli — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:00:03 +0000

Very interesting! I don't even have a smart phone, but I am a bit of a laptop-a-haulic. Luckily it doesn't go out of the house with me, so I am forced to disconnect .

By: Nikol Murphy

Nikol Murphy — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:51:09 +0000

You know my passion for boundaries and i LOVE that you provided the research behind the issue. #1 that totally helps me when I want to grab my phone and it has helped me explain it to others. #2 with your no phone time in the late afternoon… you train others on how they are going to treat you. There are many times that I will think to IM you and I remember that this is your "no contact zone" It's great and it's nice to know I am helping you reach your goal by leaving you the heck alone!

By: Shannon Day-Cheung

Shannon Day-Cheung — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:56:26 +0000

Well done for doing this. I really do need to set more limits for myself when it comes to social media and use of my phone. I think you are right, we need to spend more time engaging without distraction (not just being there) in real life interactions.