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  • WellBeings: Dominic Bowden talks to Catherine Price. Is your phone your most toxic relationship?

    WellBeings - 2 min read

    18 November 2021

    • Healthy habits
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    Whether we’re aware of it or not, since the conception of the smartphone, our lives have changed in almost every way. The digital revolution brought with it a wave of obstacles that our pre-smartphone selves couldn’t have ever begun to imagine.

    A woman looks at her phone

    The Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma” showed us how social media companies are collecting our data and keeping us engaged for longer amounts of time. Episode 3 of WellBeings is all about learning how to fight back with Catherine Price, the founder of screenlifebalance.com and author of the Global Best Seller, “How to break up with your Phone”.

    The big question is, what are we giving up by spending our life on our phones? For Catherine it was time with her daughter, I know that a lot of parents will really relate to this. 

    In this episode we learn some amazing tips on how to create a better relationship with technology. We learn about everything from dopamine hijacking (yes you will learn what that is), the negative effect of digital distractions on your mood and really just how we can spend less time looking down and more time living life. 

    To listen to the full Podcast click here.

    Here are some tips on where to start. 

    Ride Out Phone Cravings

    Catherine talks about a technique that works well for smokers trying to quit, we have to ride out the cravings. She recommends instead of fighting the urge or punishing yourself when you reach for your phone just pause, take a breath and notice the craving. Don’t surrender to it or try to distract yourself, simply recognize it and “see what happens”.

    Set Boundaries

    We have all heard this before but a great place to start is to turn off all notifications, including emails. For those that are worried you might miss an important message from a friend, family member or boss, put them on a special VIP list so they alone have notifications. Price also talks about no phone zones like the dinner table and the bedroom, and time limits like no phones after 6 p.m. 

    Ask yourself what you want to pay attention to

    Our lives are what we pay attention to. When we decide what to pay attention to in the moment, we’re making a bigger decision about how we want to spend our time. The people who design all the apps on our phone desperately want our attention, because that’s how they make money. Advertisers are the customers — and our attention is what’s being sold. So ask yourself: What do you want to pay attention to?

    Finally everyone knows someone that has a little too much love for their phone (maybe its you) and it is such a challenging thing to change that relationship - but it starts with one small step. Leaving it charging in the kitchen, rather than by your bed or trialling a digital free day on the weekend. If you found this useful or to learn more about the science of feeling good and to keep up with all the WellBeings interviews, support them by clicking here and following their journey https://wearewellbeings.com/subscribe

    WellBeings

    Through conversations with some of the world’s most famous faces in the field, WellBeings explores the ‘science of feeling good’. Through a series of Podcasts and articles, we’ll learn together the simple practices that can help us all thrive, backed 100% by science.

    Its about building a community for people to connect and find ways to GROW through this experience, not just GO through it.

    Head to www.wearewellbeings.com for the full content series!

    Dominic Bowden

    Article by: Dominic Bowden

    Stepping away from TV I felt rudderless, without a strong purpose. I realised I’d put a lot of my physical and mental health on the side, I was driven and ambitious to get ahead in both NZ and America but it was all external. I decided to put the focus on the internal, do a little “ME-search". Yes change does require effort but it doesn’t have to be hard. Little by little we can ALL acquire the skills to do BIG things, no matter what our age and most importantly make lasting and meaningful change in our lives.

    Disclaimer: The information in this article is general information only and is not intended as financial, medical, health, nutritional, tax or other advice. It does not take into account any individual’s personal situation or needs. You should consider obtaining professional advice from a financial adviser and/or tax specialist, or medical or health practitioner, in relation to your own circumstances and before acting on this information.


    This content is brought to you by AIA Vitality

    AIA Vitality is a personalised, health and wellbeing programme that supports you every day to make healthier lifestyle choices. Visit aiavitality.co.nz

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