We live in a digital age and you can’t go anywhere without seeing almost everyone using their phones. I confess that I hardly even use my phone for actual calls anymore. Between Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, there is always some new post, picture and video to check out and follow. It had gotten to the point where I would sit at my desk scrolling through social media on my phone instead of working. If too long would pass since I last checked my notifications, I would mindlessly tap my pants pocket to make sure I still have my phone. I was a really sad case, but I quickly realized I wasn’t alone.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to stay in the know and there is nothing wrong with enjoying social interaction on the internet, but It becomes a problem when it interferes with your ability to be productive. There are several steps you can take starting today that will help you move away from phone addiction. You don’t have to toss your phone in the garbage can and go social media cold turkey, but small changes will have a big impact. I had to start designating time to social media and emails so they didn’t overwhelm me and hinder my progress.

Productivity requires your attention and even though I enjoy multitasking, it’s not always a good thing. Multitask when its appropriate and needed. If you want to learn some very simple tips you can apply to your daily life to help you beat phone addiction and be more productive, check out my YouTube channel.