{"id":1417,"date":"2020-06-03T23:08:52","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T23:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/?p=1417"},"modified":"2021-06-20T13:53:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-20T13:53:36","slug":"less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Use Your Phone Less and Overcome Your Smartphone Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, we all <strong>love <\/strong>our smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably spend more time with your device than you do with most other people in your life. The question is, could that obsession be a sign of a <em>serious<\/em> problem? and you want to less and overcome your <a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/\">smartphone addiction<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/technology-media-and-telecommunications\/articles\/global-mobile-consumer-survey-us-edition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deloitte found that the average person<\/a> checks their phone about 47 times a day \u2013 and that number is a lot higher the younger that you are. Users spend an average of four hours a day staring at their <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/protect-us.mimecast.com\/s\/FX1LCXDPDpI314QKhwPTyd?domain=hackernoon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smartphone screen<\/a>s too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While that might not seem like a big deal at first, the truth is that the more time you spend glued to your gadgets, the less time you spend building important relationships, and looking after your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t necessarily need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-your-phone\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">sell your phone<\/a> and live a life free from technology if you want to make a change to your routine. However, you do need to find a reliable way to cut back on your addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your guide to changing your relationship with your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-13-300x157.png\" alt=\"Too much time on your phone\" class=\"wp-image-1435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-13-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-13-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-13.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e36c5c010c1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e36c5c010c1\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/#Why_Cant_We_Just_Put_the_Gadgets_Down\" >Why Can\u2019t We Just Put the Gadgets Down?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/#Whats_the_Problem_with_Less_and_Overcome_your_Smartphone_Addiction\" >What\u2019s the Problem with Less and Overcome your Smartphone Addiction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/#5_Tips_for_Reducing_Smartphone_Usage\" >5 Tips for Reducing Smartphone Usage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/#1_Track_Your_Smartphone_Usage\" >1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Track Your Smartphone Usage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/#2_Audit_your_Apps\" >2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Audit your Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/#3_Spend_Some_Time_Apart\" >3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spend Some Time Apart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/#4_Switch_to_Grayscale\" >4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Switch to Grayscale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/#5_Cut_Back_Slowly\" >5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cut Back Slowly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/#Overcoming_Your_Smartphone_Obsession\" >Overcoming Your Smartphone Obsession<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_We_Just_Put_the_Gadgets_Down\"><\/span>Why Can\u2019t We Just Put the Gadgets Down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we look at some of the steps you can take to overcome your obsession, let\u2019s explore why <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/addictions\/smartphone-addiction.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smartphone addiction<\/a> is such a common problem today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers are still exploring the connection we have with our phones. A lot of people believe that it\u2019s the phone itself that\u2019s addictive. After all, our devices are incredibly useful and convenient. They\u2019re packed full of information and allow us to access a host of useful apps and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many of the biggest tech giants have begun to do their part to reduce our screen time in recent years, no-one has made much of a difference yet. Even Apple\u2019s decision to <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/apple-app-store-again-face-accusations-of-anticompetitive-behavior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cut down on third-party apps<\/a> doesn\u2019t mean that we spend less time on our phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/brain-hacking-tech-insiders-60-minutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">former Google manager<\/a> believes that the issue comes down to immediate gratification. The smartphone is a \u201cslot machine\u201d that delivers dopamine in the form of alerts and entertainment. Every time we check our phone, we get some kind of reward \u2013 that\u2019s why we keep doing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Problem_with_Less_and_Overcome_your_Smartphone_Addiction\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Problem with Less and Overcome your Smartphone Addiction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, why can\u2019t we just keep using our phone as often as we like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, if these devices make us happy \u2013 <strong>surely that\u2019s a good thing<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the effects of phone addiction can correlate with a number of negative psychological symptoms. Anxiety and phone usage have a close connection in many studies. People who spend more time on their phones are more likely to <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"http:\/\/eprints.gmu.ac.ir\/97\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have low self-esteem, be depressed, or be anxious<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-14-300x157.png\" alt=\"Problems with smartphones\" class=\"wp-image-1436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-14-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-14-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-14.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone addiction can also lead to other issues, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inability to sleep: The blue light on your smartphone keeps you awake and connected to your device, so you can\u2019t get the rest that you need.<\/li><li>Information overload: Compulsive web surfing fills your brain with information and makes it difficult to concentrate on other things.<\/li><li>Nomophobia: The fear of being without your device, to the point where you panic instantly if your phone is taken away from you.<\/li><li>FOMO: The fear of missing out<\/li><li>Textiety: Anxiety caused by the feeling that you need to respond to every message on your phone straight away.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The more time we spend on our phone, the more chances we have of being isolated and unable to connect with other human beings too. Your attention completely taken up by your phone when you\u2019re using it. What\u2019s more, studies have found that people who spend more time on social media are <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/mental-disorders\/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more likely to be narcissistic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tips_for_Reducing_Smartphone_Usage\"><\/span>5 Tips for Reducing Smartphone Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how can you keep your smartphone addiction to a minimum?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One option is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-your-phone\/in-store-trade-in\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">to sell your phone<\/a> and opt for a device that has fewer addictive apps and tools. However, most of us won\u2019t feel comfortable doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not ready to give up on your smartphone yet, try these options instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Track_Your_Smartphone_Usage\"><\/span>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Track Your Smartphone Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s often much easier to make a difference to your relationship with apps and tools when you understand that connection first. Downloading a tool <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.checkyapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">like Checky<\/a> or Moment will help you to measure how many times you actually check your device each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chances are that you\u2019ll be pretty surprised by how big the number is at first. However, whatever your number is, once you know it, you can work on lowering it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve tracked yourself, you can start to set restrictions that help to minimize how much time you spend on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One useful tip to get you started on cutting back. Disable the \u201craise to wake\u201d feature that instantly turns your screen on as soon as you nudge the device. That little feature immediately convinces you to pay more attention to your phone. Go into your settings, display, and brightness, then toggle \u201craise to wake\u201d into the off position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-15-300x157.png\" alt=\"Overusing smartphones\" class=\"wp-image-1437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-15-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-15-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-15.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Audit_your_Apps\"><\/span>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Audit your Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2018\/09\/the-apps-winning-the-battle-for-our-attention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study by Weforum from 2018<\/a>, people often spend the most time on social media apps like Instagram and WhatsApp. However, we\u2019re also heavily addicted to things like YouTube too. Whatever apps keep you stuck to your phone, try getting rid of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting the apps completely so that you need to log into your computer to use the service is the best way to reduce screen time. However, if you can\u2019t take that step, you can at least remove the apps from your home screen, so you don\u2019t see them every time you <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/\">unlock your phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to turn off the push notifications that keep alerting you and asking you to check your phone too. You can do this by going into the \u201cNotifications\u201d part of your settings tool. You should really only use notifications for the things you need to know about instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Spend_Some_Time_Apart\"><\/span>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Spend Some Time Apart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Human beings have gotten into the habit of taking their smartphones with them wherever they go. The problem is so significant at this point that we\u2019re actually taking our devices to bed with us, as well as into the bathroom. Taking your phone into the bathroom is unhygienic, and it increases your risk of spreading bacteria and germs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, taking your phone to bed with you increases your chances of being unable to sleep properly at night. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/blue-light-has-a-dark-side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard Health<\/a> found that the artificial light from phones and other devices is harmful to our sleep quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only are you keeping yourself awake with bright lights, but you\u2019re also increasing the risk that you\u2019ll spend more time awake checking social media too. Carve some time out in your schedule where you can disconnect from your phone for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Switch_to_Grayscale\"><\/span>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Switch to Grayscale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This might sound like a simplistic idea but bear with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember how we told you that smartphone addiction is supported by the fact that we always get a reward when we check our phone? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-smartphone-harmful-night\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Switching your phone to grayscale<\/a> is a way to reduce that reward. Many <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en_us\/article\/xwm38k\/grayscale-setting-phone-addiction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">people in this Vice report had decreased feelings<\/a> of addiction once they switch the visuals on their phone to gray, rather than using color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not nearly as exciting to keep checking your phone when all you get is a bunch of grey images in return. By switching your phone to grayscale, you increase the chances that you\u2019ll start only checking your device when you really need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go into your Settings and visit the \u201cAccessibility\u201d page on your phone. From there, you can visit \u201cDisplay and Text Size\u201d and scroll down to the color filters option to choose grayscale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-16-300x157.png\" alt=\"Phone addiction\" class=\"wp-image-1438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-16-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-16-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-16.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Cut_Back_Slowly\"><\/span>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cut Back Slowly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, remember that overcoming smartphone addiction is about changing the habits that have been ingrained into your brain. It\u2019s not always the easiest thing to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re having a hard time making a massive change to your tech usage, then the best thing you can do is start small. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0230117570\/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_eBB-ub1MJ6QRA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to Dr. Larry D. Rosen<\/a>, it may be helpful to start giving yourself small tech breaks. In other words, once you\u2019ve checked your phone once, don\u2019t allow yourself to look at it again for another 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it might be hard to force yourself to avoid checking your phone straight away if a notification comes through, the more you can commit to your breaks, the better. Eventually, you\u2019ll be able to increase your breaks by another five minutes and continue doing this over a period of weeks or months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps to let your family and friends know what you\u2019re doing too, so they understand if you don\u2019t respond to texts or messages instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overcoming_Your_Smartphone_Obsession\"><\/span>Overcoming Your Smartphone Obsession<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overcoming smartphone addiction isn\u2019t easy. It\u2019s going to feel as though you\u2019ve put yourself on a diet from your device, and that\u2019s likely to leave you feeling deprived. However, remember that you\u2019re taking these steps for an important reason. You\u2019re making progress towards a healthier lifestyle, where you can stop being so deeply reliant on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more you can cut down on your smartphone usage and start reconnecting with the world around you, the happier you\u2019ll be.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it, we all love our smartphones. You probably spend more time with your device than you do with most other people in your life. The question is, could that obsession be a sign of a serious problem? and you want to less and overcome your smartphone addiction? Deloitte found that the average person&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/less-and-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Ways to Use Your Phone Less and Overcome Your Smartphone Addiction<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[189],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1417"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2308,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1417\/revisions\/2308"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}