Here is the number of hours from which we can consider that you are addicted to your smartphone

Who has never tried to spend a day without your phone? We quickly realize the place it occupies in our daily lives. This phenomenon eacute;nomène has a name.

We consult it when we wake up, on public transport, at the table and before going to sleep. It accompanies us everywhere: to the toilet, to restaurants or to shops. As you have probably guessed, it is indeed the mobile phone, a true companion in our daily lives. For years, it has established itself as the preferred screen of the French, surpassing computers and tablets. Whether it's for sending messages, surfing the Internet or watching videos, we spend hours on our small devices.

Using a mobile phone stimulates our brain and promotes excitement. At the mere sight of a notification or hearing the ringtone of a call, the reflex is always the same: to check your mobile phone. This attachment that we give to our mobiles on a daily basis has become so strong that it is almost impossible to part with them for too long. In fact, we have all already We have come to feel a sense of lack when we run out of battery or when we encounter connection problems.

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Now this habit that we all have has many impacts on health and the way of being. It is a cliché now, but being overexposed to screens does not have a positive effect on our body. Excessive use can affect the eye and cause or accelerate myopia. When it comes to sleep, it's no longer a secret: blue light makes it difficult to fall asleep and can cause insomnia. Significant loss of concentration at work or when performing a long task can also be observed.

If you want to limit these risks as much as possible, it is important to measure your usage. The most recent phones allow you to know the screen time each day and sometimes even the type of usage (social networks, time spent on each app, etc.). And time limits are starting to be known. Health insurance Predict considers that a person is said to be  "addicted" to their smartphone when their screen time exceeds 3 hours of use per day. A figure that may seem very low, but which should alert you to the consequences of excessive use of your mobile phone.

Several means can then be put in place to reduce your screen time. First, start by deactivating all alerts on your phone. When you are at work, put your device on “do not disturb” to no longer receive notifications and calls. Finally, remember to turn off your smartphone when you go to sleep and keep it away from your bedroom so that you don't have to put it in front of your eyes as soon as you wake up, without even getting out of bed. Finally, try to put your phone down or turn it off when you go out with friends or are at an event. You'll enjoy it even more!