London,
People nowadays many are addicted to using mobile phones, especially
smartphones like the BlackBerry, Android, or iPhone. Whereas the use of mobile phones can be harmful.That raised a professor Cary Cooper, an expert in psychology at Lancaster University, UK. He hopes that the user can limit the time to use the phone because it could have a negative impact. "Viewing
the screen constantly keeps you away from people, you do not interact
with the real world or deal with your problems," said Cooper.Smartphone can make addiction. According
to Cooper, for one reason because the user never knows when it will get
an email, SMS or a fun message that they continue to check the handset
to seek pleasure."Being
the subject of a constant stream of data or information overload
present ignorance of the real risk that the information is really
necessary and makes you less control of life," he said.Here are some tips for fighting addiction Cooper ponseldan to live healthier, as quoted by The Sun, Tuesday (03/01/2012):1. Reduce the use of cell phones has graduallyThe phone is still a very useful thing that it is impossible to not use it at all. Even a sudden did not use the original smartphone from addiction can be more psychologically damaging. To fight the addiction, Cooper advised to turn off the handset a few minutes a day, then more time on the following days.
2. Know where to use the phoneSomeone must know and realize when to not use the handset. Such as while driving because it can break the concentration and lead to accidents. Or maybe on sacred occasions.3. Many are talkingConversations in the real world can not be replaced with the chat via the phone or send a message. Talking face to face to give more understanding of what the other person feels and how the appropriate response. According
to Cooper, many communication involves body language and a real
relationship is not going to happen only with the conversation via cell
phone.4. Exercise moreGet plenty of exercise and leave your handset. Sport can create feelings of pleasure and can treat the depression that may occur due to excessive use of smartphones.5. Measure the use of mobile phonesA mobile user may not realize how much time they used to use them and what they missed. Yet
the moment the best moments happen in the real world, like the first
kiss or a pleasant chat with the people closest together.6. Use it wiselyThe phone can not be denied benefit for life. For example, many useful applications to help life be better or as a means to communicate with distant colleagues. But
according to Cooper, it would be nice to use the handset to the wise to
the extent of social life does not interfere with the user.