How to Spend Less Time on Your Phone this Holiday Season
If you occasionally find that you spend more time on your phone than you would like, you are not alone. However, this time of year may not be the best time to fall into that trap because of the abundance of holiday festivities, opportunities to socialize with loved ones, and possibly some time off from work. Don Grant, PhD, a media psychologist and national advisor of healthy device management for Newport Healthcare, a national network of mental health care centers for teens and young adults, asserts, "Holidays also offer lots of opportunities for real connection, turning your presence into a present for your family and friends." Holidays are also a great time to make real connections with loved ones. The answers to questions about the effects that using a cell phone and engaging in social media activities have on one's health and well-being are nuanced and not fully understood. But there is evidence that being too attached to your phone or digital device can hurt your he...