Like Alan, I have tried to limit my comments. Up here, in Canada, if Bill 63 is written into law, I maybe held responsible for hate speech, just by agreeing or liking a comment! I’m preparing to leave the internet and cell phone era altogether
Like Alan, I have tried to limit my comments. Up here, in Canada, if Bill 63 is written into law, I maybe held responsible for hate speech, just by agreeing or liking a comment! I’m preparing to leave the internet and cell phone era altogether
I got an iPhone and it tracks how often I use my phone and it’s mind-boggling how much time I spend on it. I struggle with anxiety anyway, even though I know the things that weigh me down are mostly in my imagination. I’ve noticed that the more I use my stupid phone, the more my imagination takes off! I believe our pocket computers dissociate us from our surroundings, our rational thoughts and our God. Of course that’s going to increase anxiety! So I’m trying to find new things to do to keep me present. And I keep my phone in my purse throughout the day so I’m not tempted to be on it.
I don’t know why I’m posting this, but I thought it was relevant. These phones really can be detrimental to society.
I've silenced all notifications and asked the Lord to make it only a tool. I carry it for family and work, but also C&C. Thankful for the optimism Jeff provides and the reminder of Whom we belong.
I've silenced my phone as well. I've given family my number at work. If they really need me, they can get ahold of me. I think all the notifications distract and cause anxiety as well. At least, they do for me.
"I SOUGHT THE LORD, AND HE HEARD ME AND DELIVERED ME FROM ALL MY FEARS" Psa. 34:4
It would be a good exercise to put our phones down (I'm preaching to myself) and seek our Peace through prayer and scripture reading. None of us alone can change what our corrupt govt is doing, BUT GOD....
I'm going to start walking, too. I used to walk about 4 miles a day and honestly, it was the least anxious I've ever been. It's perfect for long conversations with God, day planning, just thinking in general. And it used to make me better able to sleep.
It’s a good idea to turn off the phone & get into the habit of turning it on only at certain times of day to check on things. Less harm from EMF also, not to mention tracking movements. Remember we lived for most of our lives ( us over 50) without being tethered to communication. We’d go about our lives, come home & listen to the recording machine. Take control of what you can.
I’m told, even when your phone is off tracking and listening stil transmitting, please correct me if I’m wrong! Agreed with decreased EMF. This what I was told.
If the phone is actually switched off, then it's generally not recording, or transmitting much - though, some phones might still "check in" with the network occasionally (eg iphones doing the "find my iphone" feature). But it won't be running apps at least, which is one of the security concerns (if a malicious app uses the camera or microphone to spy on you), and EM radiation will be greatly reduced since it's not sending data constantly.
(You can tell that it's doing less when it's off, because the battery won't drain as fast. Sending transmissions requires more power.)
Well done! Now go one better and completely rid yourself of the smartphone. Forever. If you can’t, or feel you can’t, then you’ve got far bigger problems to solve than your phone anxiety. In truth, we all have the same or similar far bigger problems to solve as well, because phone anxiety is really only a symptom and is most definitely not the cause.
Like Alan, I have tried to limit my comments. Up here, in Canada, if Bill 63 is written into law, I maybe held responsible for hate speech, just by agreeing or liking a comment! I’m preparing to leave the internet and cell phone era altogether
Whether a law or not, limiting social media and cell phone is good for you. Go back to pre cell/internet and actually live your life. 🥰
I got an iPhone and it tracks how often I use my phone and it’s mind-boggling how much time I spend on it. I struggle with anxiety anyway, even though I know the things that weigh me down are mostly in my imagination. I’ve noticed that the more I use my stupid phone, the more my imagination takes off! I believe our pocket computers dissociate us from our surroundings, our rational thoughts and our God. Of course that’s going to increase anxiety! So I’m trying to find new things to do to keep me present. And I keep my phone in my purse throughout the day so I’m not tempted to be on it.
I don’t know why I’m posting this, but I thought it was relevant. These phones really can be detrimental to society.
I've silenced all notifications and asked the Lord to make it only a tool. I carry it for family and work, but also C&C. Thankful for the optimism Jeff provides and the reminder of Whom we belong.
I've silenced my phone as well. I've given family my number at work. If they really need me, they can get ahold of me. I think all the notifications distract and cause anxiety as well. At least, they do for me.
"I SOUGHT THE LORD, AND HE HEARD ME AND DELIVERED ME FROM ALL MY FEARS" Psa. 34:4
It would be a good exercise to put our phones down (I'm preaching to myself) and seek our Peace through prayer and scripture reading. None of us alone can change what our corrupt govt is doing, BUT GOD....
Well said!!! Take up crocheting, quilting or cross stitching. It helps with nervous energy! And you can pray while he you do it!
I'm going to start walking, too. I used to walk about 4 miles a day and honestly, it was the least anxious I've ever been. It's perfect for long conversations with God, day planning, just thinking in general. And it used to make me better able to sleep.
I love walking and listening to “The Bible in a Year “ with Father Mike Schmitz on Apple Podcasts.
Same here!
Walking is very beneficial exercise. 🙂
Golf - 4 hours of being outside with NO digital anything! Heaven.
Maybe for you, but for me, those hobbies are like having too much homework lol.
It’s a good idea to turn off the phone & get into the habit of turning it on only at certain times of day to check on things. Less harm from EMF also, not to mention tracking movements. Remember we lived for most of our lives ( us over 50) without being tethered to communication. We’d go about our lives, come home & listen to the recording machine. Take control of what you can.
I’m told, even when your phone is off tracking and listening stil transmitting, please correct me if I’m wrong! Agreed with decreased EMF. This what I was told.
If the phone is actually switched off, then it's generally not recording, or transmitting much - though, some phones might still "check in" with the network occasionally (eg iphones doing the "find my iphone" feature). But it won't be running apps at least, which is one of the security concerns (if a malicious app uses the camera or microphone to spy on you), and EM radiation will be greatly reduced since it's not sending data constantly.
(You can tell that it's doing less when it's off, because the battery won't drain as fast. Sending transmissions requires more power.)
You could be right - maybe put in airplane mode? Or just leave it home most times. We did without it much of our lives.
💯 correct. Well said.
Well done! Now go one better and completely rid yourself of the smartphone. Forever. If you can’t, or feel you can’t, then you’ve got far bigger problems to solve than your phone anxiety. In truth, we all have the same or similar far bigger problems to solve as well, because phone anxiety is really only a symptom and is most definitely not the cause.
Sometimes I get on you t tube and watch Tiff Shuttlesworth and Dr. David Jeremiah, this helps with my anxiety. It drops it down several notches.
Owning a cellphone doesn't compel carrying one.
Yeah, I leave mine at home most of the time. Don't miss it at all.
Great advise, Annie! I've been preparing myself for this moment and now welcoming it. I will just miss the C&C army!!
Bill 63 is as bad as the Censorship Bill being pushed in Ireland. We MUST get rid of the WEF led Trudeau.
Wow! That is unbelievable. 😢
Truly frightening to feel muzzled like that!