Let's face it, phones have become an integral part of our lives and everyday life. We exchange messages with relatives and friends, read the news we are interested in, have fun on social networks with photos and videos, so phones are our irreplaceable digital companions. According to a report from Statista, people will have downloaded a total of 255 billion mobile apps in 2022, and that's an increase of nearly 80% compared to 2016.
But, is it important that we receive notifications about everything new that circulates on the Internet? A shopping app that releases a new collection or when a YouTuber uploads a new video?
A 2023 study shows that internet fatigue is a major reason many of us feel frustrated with electronic devices.
Instead of blocking notifications, psychologists say we should find a more balanced approach to the digital world.
Put barriers between you and the phone
Duket vendosur një pengesë fizike midis jush dhe pajisjes elektronike, ju ushtroni vetëkontroll dhe jeni të vetëdijshëm se kur dhe pse kontrolloni njoftimet tuaja. Vendoseni telefonin me ekran poshtë ose në xhep. Përdorni një orë inteligjente që mund ta konfiguroni që të lejojë vetëm disa aplikacione t'ju njoftojnë. Më pas mund ta lini telefonin në heshtje për aq kohë sa të dëshironi, duke e ditur se nuk ju mungojnë informacionet thelbësore.
Përdorni fuqinë e përforcimit pozitiv
Në vend që ta perceptoni menaxhimin e njoftimeve si një detyrë të lodhshme, trajtojeni atë si një sfidë personale. Ideja është të stërvitni trurin tuaj për të lidhur kufizimin e kohës para ekranit me një rezultat pozitiv.
Start by categorizing apps into "essential" and "non-essential." Essential applications may include those related to work, calls to family or text messages. Non-essentials can be games, entertainment or social media. Over time, this positive feedback reinforces the behavior, making digital time management easier.
The conclusion?
In an age saturated with digital notifications, managing them is essential to maintaining mental well-being. Using simple psychological techniques, we can create a healthier relationship with electronic devices.
Source: Forbes
