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March 23, 2023

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What Happens When We Overuse Our Phones

Reduce sleep. 47% of adults find it difficult to fall asleep or have disturbed sleep due to excessive internet use.
Reduce productivity. Digital overload reduces our productivity by 40%
Increase stress and anxiety. Here we could argue that being without our phone could create even more stress than using it all the time. Indeed, according to a study by the University of Southern California, Millennials regard not being around their smartphones as a major anxiety trigger. However, we know that digital overload dramatically increases stress and anxiety.
Reduce eyesight, what is called Digital Eye Strain or Computer Vision Syndrome. Digital Eye strain syndrome describes a group of eye- and vision-related problems resulting from prolonged use of cell phones, computer screens, and tablets. This syndrome is one of the leading occupational health hazards of the 21st century, with symptoms including headache, blurred vision, neck and shoulder pain, and dry eyes.
Reduce brain space and time to think (Gloria Mark, The cost of interrupted work).
Increase obesity and a sedentary lifestyle, with screens having a negative impact on physical activity and movement.

Even though we know the risks of overusing our devices, we still find it hard to reduce our consumption. Why is that? It’s a bit like cigarette smokers, fully aware of what burned tobacco does to their health and still choosing to inhale it.

This is all linked with the dopamine, a neurotransmitter (also called happy hormone) linked with reward and recognition. Social media, browsing the web, messaging friends, playing games, etc., trigger dopamine release and make us crave more. Indeed, dopamine is a happy hormone with a highly addictive potential, following the same process as any drug. It does trigger a part of our brain linked with addiction; the more we have it, the more we want it, and the more we need it (watch The Social Dilemma documentary). So don’t rely on your phone.

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