Cell Phone Addiction: How to Reduce Screen Time and Reconnect
For the past 3 weeks, I have chosen a ‘mantra’, something I must focus on for the week. It has helped create awareness and change habits I have been struggling to get rid of.
This week the mantra is ‘Connect More’. It follows on from the Rugby World Cup and how we stood united as a nation supporting the Springboks, It follows from me reuniting with family members after decades and having an instant connection and bond.
This week, I am focusing on deepening my connection with myself, God, my family and community. I have my journaling and writing that helps with connecting with my inner voice and God. However, my biggest distractions is the cellphone. I wrote this poem in January 2023.
My Addiction by Neshni Naidoo
He whispers my name
A siren call
Leading me astray
Luring me away
To a world of pleasure
Where I feel no pain
Making me forget who I am
And where I’m supposed to be
I know he is not good for me
But I can’t walk away
I’m lost without him
My precious – my Huawei
This video popped up in my instagram feed last week. I realised that my family and friends may feel as if I am not interested or listening to them!
I am challenging myself for the next 7 days to reduce my phone usage and connect more with the people around me. Will you join me?
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Looking forward to connecting with you.