Always On
Thanks to cell phones and the internet, the entire world could choose to never go another moment without some sort of stimulus. My generation has almost never known anything different, and many act accordingly. With the wonders of infinite scrolling and endless entertainment, 50 percent of young people admit to cell phone addiction. Just honestly take this test and it will give you a better perspective on what I mean. And it’s showing. I don’t have to recite statistics to explain that all of this stimulus leaves the world in a place full of unfocused, discontent, confused people.
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It doesn’t have to be this way. When was the last time you chose to spend your time alone without any stimulus? Without a phone, laptop, podcast, or audiobook? Why is it so hard?
So try this. It isn’t going to feel great. Next time you have a few minutes to kill, put the phone down and choose to be present. Read a book, talk to a friend, or even just look around. Our phones should be a tool, not a companion.
