Firstly, overuse of cellphones can increase your feelings of loneliness and social isolation. We often compare ourselves negatively to others on social media, or feel like we’re missing out.
Being on your phone all the time can also lead to physical consequences such as eye strain, sleeplessness, and neck pain.
Lastly, phone overuse can have a negative effect on your academic achievement, productivity and time management skills.
As an example, if you’re using study time to text and go on Instagram, your ability to focus on your studies will decrease. This may turn what should be an hours’ worth of homework into three hours.
The good news is that being aware of the problem is the first step towards fixing it.
Here are some tips to help you cut down on your cellphone use and focus on your studies:
Make Rules For Yourself