How do to keep myself from checking my phone all the time?

embracingtheredpill · 2019-02-23T18:04:08+00:00

You're thinking too much.
Download the RealizD app. It tracks the amount of time you spend on your phone, number of times you pick it up, time interval between each pickup. Game changer.

Glowv2 · 2019-02-23T16:44:28+00:00

Simple. Put it on silent, in your pocket and get busy. Set Yourself times a Day where you are on the phone. I.e When ever you eat a meal, you are allowed to check. Otherwise , practice discipline

ConsciousnessisaGift · 2019-02-23T16:26:14+00:00

If I don’t want to respond too soon I’ll set a task goal, ex “oh I’ll respond once I finish x.” And sometimes I’ll forget after my task.

MegaKaizen77 · 2019-02-23T16:43:02+00:00

Here is a full walkthrough. Most tips also work for android and have helped me cut phone addiction a lot

https://betterhumans.coach.me/how-to-set-up-your-iphone-for-productivity-focus-and-your-own-longevity-bb27a68cc3d8

Hyper_Sonik · 2019-02-23T19:46:58+00:00

If you can, spend a few days without your phone. Then you will really see how psychologically dependant you are on it.

TheRedTriad · 2019-02-23T21:04:42+00:00

Ive been dealing with this for a last month. This works for me:

1) put it in black and white - all these pretty colors are made so that you can addicted 2) distance - have it in a backpack so it is out of hands reach or leave it at home entirely if possible (eg you dont need your phone when u go shopping, people can wait)

Throwmojojojo · 2019-02-23T17:57:23+00:00

iPhone?

If so set a passcode on productivity to something you won’t remember,

Set the limits for all apps to 30-1hr once you’ve been on your phone for that long it will ask for a password to unlock the apps, if you don’t know the password there you go!

Ekhochambeer · 2019-02-23T20:03:05+00:00

Greyscale and screentime

Terdmuffin · 2019-02-24T02:56:10+00:00

Put it on silent and set it face down. I think this helps with control because it trains you to see your phone but not have to look at it. Then once you get over that then put it in your pocket. Another trick is if I see a notification from someone while I'm doing something else I just clear it and come back to it later. Most of the time I just forget about it altogether. I also work at a place I'm not supposed to be on my phone so I can always feel fine not responding until I get off for the day. So make that a rule. Don't text at work (socially I mean).

randomTATRP · 2019-02-24T10:52:46+00:00

I noticed when I REALLY need to do something, I turn my phone off. Completely. I do a LOT more work that way. Who gives a fuck if you'll miss some group messages, you'll answer them when you're done with your work.

INNASKILLZ2K18 · 2019-02-24T11:20:50+00:00

If a bitch ever tells you you're boring over text, tell her 'sorry, but I'm not well practiced in handing out free attention'.

Who the fuck wants to sit around texting?? Bitch, earn my fuck'n time and attention.

psyphis · 2019-02-23T17:12:38+00:00

These are all some really great tips. I'm sure if I incorporate all three I'll be able to control myself better.

Wakawakaheihei · 2019-02-23T22:27:38+00:00

Remove all notifications, hide your most used apps, track the time you're using your phone to know how bad of a problem you have wasting your time on nonsense when you only got about 15.000-20.000 days in your life.

Don_Draper27 · 2019-02-23T23:07:09+00:00

Turn off notifications. Make your phone not tell you when you receive a new message until you open the message app. Don't even use your phone to tell the time. Buy a nice looking watch on Amazon for ~$25 or better yet check out offer up.

Try and get your company to get you a company phone.

red_philosopher · 2019-02-24T02:23:41+00:00

Set a 32 digit PIN on your phone

Title	How do to keep myself from checking my phone all the time?
Author	psyphis
Upvotes	9
Comments	25
Date	February 23, 2019 4:21 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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