The Curse, the Mobile phone

[kburra]

Our ability to focus and hone our attention on what we need is a core component of living a happy, healthy life. But mobile phones are polluting our attention!!

 

[Judycat]

Some of those people look like they are texting each other.

 

[hypochondriac]

Im answering this on a laptop. is that called progress?

 

[Ken N Tx]

Some of those people look like they are texting each other.

 

[hollydolly]

Some of those people look like they are texting each other.

The likelihood is that they are... !!

 

[Keesha]

According to research, there’s reason beyond the obvious why people become addicted to their phones and it’s a tad scary. We are getting somewhat brainwashed by advanced technology on a subliminal level

 

[mike4lorie]

A rule in our home, no matter who you are, family or friends, we have a basket at the door... Everyone knows now, you drop your phone in there, and you pick it up on the way out the door... It works perfectly...

 

[hypochondriac]

A rule in our home, no matter who you are, family or friends, we have a basket at the door... Everyone knows now, you drop your phone in there, and you pick it up on the way out the door... It works perfectly...

i wouldnt have the nerve to do that. even though it is my own home.

 

[mike4lorie]

i wouldnt have the nerve to do that. even though it is my own home.

Exactly, You just said it Buddy @hypochondriac it's your home, start small then, and do it with people you think would do it easily! But think it's your home, your rules...

 

[Ronni]

Mobile phones polluting our attention? Depends on the user.

I'm on my phone frequently throughout the day. It's an essential work tool, for web surfing to find things or information for clients, for list tracking, reminders, scheduling, contact information, as a calculator, to check the weather, for camera capabilities (if I'm shopping for a client for example, and need their input on purchases) to remotely access spreadsheets I maintain for clients and many other applications.

Personally I am able to stay in much closer touch with my family, grandkids, friends. I can maintain a very close relationship with my grandchildren across the country through texting, FaceTime, voice calls, and email. My family and I routinely use group texts to manage and coordinate family get togethers, birthday party details, who's buying what for the birthday child etc. We're all on social media and share photos and details about our lives and activities. I am in touch with people literally all over the world, from Australia, to France, to Holland, England, Scotland, Mexico...everywhere. I wouldn't maintain those relationships through snail mail, it just wouldn't happen because I'd spend so much time trying to keep up with letters, sending photos etc, that I'd eventually just let it slide.

Cell phone technology has enriched my life both personally and professionally. It allows me to get way more done in a day and personally I am grateful for it.

 

[Aunt Bea]

A rule in our home, no matter who you are, family or friends, we have a basket at the door... Everyone knows now, you drop your phone in there, and you pick it up on the way out the door... It works perfectly...

That might be a chance for me to upgrade my phone!

 

[Sunny]

Aunt Bea, I was thinking the same thing. How many people have walked out with the wrong phone in their hand?

 

[fuzzybuddy]

I have a flip phone. All I use it for is to make phone calls- Geesh, that sounds SO old fashion- using a phone just to make phone calls. What do all of you phone addicted do on your phones?

 

[C'est Moi]

I have a flip phone. All I use it for is to make phone calls- Geesh, that sounds SO old fashion- using a phone just to make phone calls. What do all of you phone addicted do on your phones?

I'm not addicted, but I love the text alerts I get when my credit card has been used somewhere. I have my card notifications set to "any transaction," and it's great. I can place an online order and as soon as I hit "submit," my phone pings with a message. So if someone stole my card info, I'd know immediately as soon as they tried to use it.

 

[Judycat]

I enjoy texting. It's the only way I can keep in touch with my children. Less personal than a phone call but at least I know what they are up to.

 

[hypochondriac]

I enjoy texting. It's the only way I can keep in touch with my children. Less personal than a phone call but at least I know what they are up to.

i love texting which makes me less popular with my family because i dont like talking to them

 

[fuzzybuddy]

"i love texting which makes me less popular with my family because i dont like talking to them "
hypochondria, I don't like talking to my family either. Wanna trade?