From: Howard Gardner

Did you know that 60% of U.S. college students believe they have a cell phone addiction? About 71% of people sleep with their phones nearby. Plus, 35% of people wake up thinking about their phones- only 10% of people think of their significant others first.

Does this sound like you? If it does, then you might have a phone addiction. You would not be alone. Many people feel as though they can not stay away from their phones for too long. We also tend to pick up our phone 160 times a day.

It can be very difficult to break a phone addiction. With notifications and text tones, they constantly are demanding our attention. However, there are ways to get your time back. It is possible to break cell phone addictions- do you want to learn how?

You will want to set aside at least one day a week to set your phone down. This can help you refocus your attention on the things that matter more and allow you to get back in touch with your life. The next day, you will feel less of an urge to check your phone constantly. Start by muting it, then put your phone somewhere out of site for 24 hours. You will feel much better after doing this a few times.

Social media is made to keep you trapped. Often, we think of social media companies as our friends, but fail to realize these platforms make money the more we scroll. They will use tricks to keep you on their apps for as long as possible each day. That is why it is so important to take breaks from social media often.

Your time could be spent doing other, more important, activities. If you spend hours a day scrolling through social media, you may feel pressured for time. You might also miss your hobbies. By putting the phone down, you are taking steps to value your time again.