In today's world, it's not uncommon to see everyone within eyesight on a smartphone. These little handheld miracles are the reason no one bothers to get to know or "love thy neighbors anymore", make small talk in the checkout lines, etc. In fact, there's probably someone ahead of you holding up the queue right now because he/she refuses to get off the phone long enough to make a purchase and leave. They're omniscient and for some, addicting. I'm not the one to tell people not to use smartphones because they are utilitarian. However, majority of people do not use them productively. I cannot count how many people simply pick up the their phones compulsively "just because", or when they feel "bored".
As I previously stated, I am not against the use of smartphones...I just feel like people can/should use them smarter.
Retail Apps: For some, shopping is considered an emergency. However, any reasonable human-being would agree that it isn't. I shop online, but I've deleted all of my retail apps in order to limit my acces to them and prevent impulse shopping. I know what you're thinking, "I'll just go online anyway". If you're that determined, sure you will. However, not having access to a vast amount of products with the "push of a button" will curtail a lot unnecessary purchasing. It also gives you time to think about purchases before pulling the trigger.
Retail Apps: For some, shopping is considered an emergency. However, any reasonable human-being would agree that it isn't. I shop online, but I've deleted all of my retail apps in order to limit my acces to them and prevent impulse shopping. I know what you're thinking, "I'll just go online anyway". If you're that determined, sure you will. However, not having access to a vast amount of products with the "push of a button" will curtail a lot unnecessary purchasing. It also gives you time to think about purchases before pulling the trigger.
Social Media Apps: I get it. We all live in a concrete world, but everyone (except for a few of us) prefers an abstract, digital one. I've found it preferable to limit myself down to two social media apps. Constantly checking your Insta-face-tweet-snapchat can be distracting. Not to mention really annoying to the human-being physically sitting right next to you. I might be slightly bias, but I enjoy productive social exchange sites such as blogger. Yes, it can be used as a diary. OR, a blog can be used as a way to generate interest, share ideas, and collaborate with people outside your usual social circle.
Email/Email Apps: Set limits on how often you check email accounts each day. Because let's face it, 90% of your inbox is junk mail (e.g., advertisement, e-spam, unsolicited mass emails, etc.). So, how about limiting the amount of time spent checking this crap because time is money, to twice-a-day (three times max), instead every hour on the hour from shear boredom?
Email/Email Apps: Set limits on how often you check email accounts each day. Because let's face it, 90% of your inbox is junk mail (e.g., advertisement, e-spam, unsolicited mass emails, etc.). So, how about limiting the amount of time spent checking this crap because time is money, to twice-a-day (three times max), instead every hour on the hour from shear boredom?
Gaming Apps:
This list will continue to grow as I grow.
This list will continue to grow as I grow.
