Ubiquitous Cell Phones & Social Anxiety. How to Reconnect Amazing Friendship

The Explanation Podcast

Cell phones are aggravating social anxiety. Baby is putting herself in a corner.

Socialization or Social Anxiety

Proverbs 18:24

A man (and woman) that has friends (H7453) must shew himself friendly.

Awareness of Degraded Social Relationships

Emma, a 28-year-old marketing professional, always prided herself on being productive and connected. She started every morning with her phone in hand, scrolling through emails, checking social media, and catching up on news.

Determined to Change Social Anxiety

The only way we’re going to reclaim our lives from our devices is if we create boundaries... if we don’t set up our own boundaries, our technology will set them for us. -- Arianna Huffington

Exercises to Fight Social Anxiety

They are designed to help break the habit of overusing a cell phone and foster real-life connections:

1. Phone-Free Meal Challenge

How it Works: When you go out to eat with friends or family, make a pact that everyone must place their phones in the middle of the table, face down.

2. 30-Minute Walk-and-Talk

How it Works: Instead of texting or chatting over social media, invite a friend or family member for a 30-minute walk outdoors.

3. The 24-Hour Phone-Free Challenge

How it Works: Pick one day of the week, such as a Saturday or Sunday, to go completely phone-free. Spend the day doing activities with friends or family.

Put down your cell phone and face social anxiety with courage and perseverance.

This video is Chapter 28 Exercise 4 of the book Transform Your Mind, Upgrade Your Life. It is a practical workbook uncovering consciousness and mind and how to maximize their positive use. https://TheExplanation.com/transform

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