#putthephonedown

[collegemama11]

Both sides of the fence...

After watching Max Stossel’s talk “We’ve Been Sneaking Into Your Brains”, I think that social media has a much bigger influence in our lives than we ever could have imagined. What I found most interesting was the fact that technology and social media are designed to catch and keep your attention, so much so that it makes it very challenging to not engage every day, if not every hour.

Having internet constantly available is convenient yes, but at the same time it can be a source of distraction or even annoyance. For example, when I am trying to do homework, almost every time I sit down my phone becomes a distraction to me in one way or another. From notifications to text messages or phone calls something is always happening in my phone’s world. I can see how leaving your phone outside of the room you are studying in can help you to be more productive and retain more information. This is something that I will be doing moving forward for sure.

I related to Emma Rathbone’s article as well having been born in the early 80’s. I grew up in that generation where we started out having little to no technology, let alone internet, and as a late teen / young adult this new world began to emerge. Growing up without internet and social media was a very different time than it is for children today. As an adult there have been times where I have not had access to my phone or internet due to forgetfulness to pay the bill or a broken device, but I feel like it only affects me to a certain degree. To not have access to a phone to make a call stands out to me and worries me more than the ability to have access to the internet or social media. Its not like I have a landline at home, or a payphone at the corner, like we once had, that I could make an emergency call with. So, to me the ability to make a phone call has been narrowed to your personal cell phone, and without it your options to do so are very limited. To not have a device with that ability, even for a short period of time can give a person some anxiety.

Overall, having experienced life from both points of view, I do think that it was a much easier and less stressful time before technology and internet ruled the world. Moving forward, I am going to start implementing a day per month, if not more, where my family puts away all devices and turn off the internet for a tech free day. I do want them to know what it is like to be fully present in the moment and the day. I think that is something that everyone should experience in life.

[senojxo]

There comes a time we need to abstain and refocus.

[stevieweevie71]

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRvH6gJu/ #mentalhealth

Taking a break 💔 Serious inquiries from "real" industry people. You can find me on @imdb @actorsaccess @backstagecast @castingnetworks 🎭 I've been on #socialmedia for 30 years since #Yahoo360 #MySpace #Tagged #BlackPlanet It really hasn't done anything for me. Unless something significant happens in my life; which I doubt, I'll see you guys later #tired #☮️ #✌️ #🏳️ #🕉️ #🕊️ #🙏 I'm wasting a lot of time & energy here #💯 AND SO ARE YOU #🫂 #kanyewest #kanye #ye #yezzy #madisoncalley #reset #recharge #restart #rejuvenate #reup #getsomerest #loggingoff #logoff #unplug #unplugged #stepback #nickspalding #socialmediabreak #socialmediadetox #socialmedia #takingabreak #attention #attentionseeker #attentionseekers #vain #yousovain #wearevain #blasphemy #fyp #fypage #fypages #fyi #publicserviceannouncement #berniemac #ajjohnson #adelegivens #tommylisterjr #tommylister #deebo #jamiefoxx #lisaraye #lisarayemccoy #theplayersclub #playersclub #playersclubmovie #icecube #mindcontrol #facebook #tiktok #reddit #twitter #youtube #linkedin #snapchat #tumblr #yelp #pinterest #vimeo #discord #signal #kik #twitch #telegram #turnoffthephone #putthephonedown #freeyourmind #wtf #wth #blacktiktok #blacktok #blacktoks #blacktoker #blacktokers #blackpeople #blackpeoples #black #blacktiktokcommunity #blacktiktoks #blacktiktoker #blacktiktokers #blacktiktokcreators #blacktiktokcreator #blacktiktoktakeover #blackcontent #blackcontentcreator #blackcontentcreators #blackcontentcreatorsoftiktok #blackcontentmatters #socialmediamarketing #content #contentcreator #contentcreators #contentcreation #newcontent #newcontentcreator #bye #byebye #socialmediamanager #socialmediachallenge #socialmediatips #socialmediainfluencers #socialmediainfluencer #actor #actors #blackactor #blackactors #blackactorsmatter #casting #castingdirector #castingdirectors #castingassistant #castingassistants #castingassociate #castingassociates #castme

[curtdenham71]

So, if you look close at the top of dudes steering wheel you may notice he is looking at his phone. Luckily, I met him oncoming rather than him approaching from the rear because I’m guessing with him driving into the morning sun and looking at his phone he’d have never noticed me on my bicycle. Yes, I emailed the pics to his company and no response as of yet. You can be damn sure I’ll never patronize this particular company. #seeme #drivebetter #putthephonedown https://www.instagram.com/p/CNBsW8dh_a9/?igshid=1bwi41emtzu1g

[golfobsession]

Via : @golftalkcanada Couldn’t agree more.... #tigerwoods #putthephonedown #golfobsession https://www.instagram.com/p/B4GGIpWn7LR/?igshid=u1klvxf14vuu

[elitemindshiphop-com]

#Repost @showrock —— This is for my creators ….. #instagramcreators #contentcreators #rappersofinstagram #putthephonedown #explorepage https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce2EqbYpSYt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[danjpetock]

I kinda wish @pattilupone was with me when I saw @sixbroadway recently because regardless of the vigilance of our fantastic ushers, the phone and mask offenses were egregious. Thanks Patti, we appreciate you and we feel the same. @companybway #pattilupone #getthefuckout #respectourstages #maskup #putthephonedown #broadway #stephensondheim #companymusical https://www.instagram.com/p/CdeLzmflEjx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[shadowserver86]

#ComicStrips #FunnyComics #lol #Guy #Dog #PutThePhoneDown #NeedToGoPotty #Carpet #NeedsToPee #WebComics https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc03H01O-op/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dazzlingrita]

Which one are you doing? Living or existing? Are you constantly watching other peoples’ lives or intentionally and mindfully living yours? Balance is key. 🔑 Don’t get lost… #dontbedistracted #whereyourattentiongoesenergyflows #useyourenergywisely #livelifetothefullest #putthephonedown #turnthetvoff #takeadeepbreath #walkyourownpath #youdonthavetopostittoproveit #liveinthepresent #distractionsaredestructive #checkyourscreentime #bemindful #balanceiskey #distractedbydesign #theywantyoulost #dontgetlostinthesauce #focusonyourself #healthiswealthlifestyle #liveintentionally #somethingtothinkabout #powerfulquotes #freeyourmind https://www.instagram.com/p/CaEJznZrycf/?utm_medium=tumblr

[gemlosesit]

I said that in 2021 I was going to stop reading and re reading shit news on Daily Mail online. Somehow I seemed to have replaced my news addiction with Candy Crush and now am up all night trying to “just finish this level” Is this normal or should I be worried? #putthephonedown #andgotosleep #ohimisssleep #andahug #andgoingshopping #andboozybrunches #andpornstarmartinis ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #mindfulness #mystressreliever #stressmanagement #stressfree #oddlysatisfying #anxiety #stressrelief #wellness #stressreliever #stressrelievers #anxietyrelief #stressless #20newyear21 #newzyrar #candycrushaddict #candyland #candycrushsaga #candylicious #candy #crush #candycrush (at Loughton) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ0iePxl-23/?igshid=1lhihl7av9kc

[makeitfresh]

Yam Seng / 2014 / Penang . . . #iso #isolation #isolationcreation #isolated #selfisolation #stayhome #STAYACTIVE #isophotography #covid_19 #createeveryday #community #putthephonedown #yamseng #35mm #sigma #nikon #instadaily #lifeiniso #streetphotography #getout #penang (at Penang, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAcD_JnJXsu/?igshid=1mzsyul0of8ac

[waynecounseling]

You are going to rock today because you're awesome. So don't stay glued to your phone, because then you'll miss out on all the beautiful things going on in the world around you! Enjoy today to the fullest! #rocktoday #bebadass #putthephonedown #selfcaresunday #selfcarematters #selfcare #youcandothis #yougotthis #nomoreexcuses https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ekO_VA21a/?igshid=1gx1fmxoxxaik

[ymerejmortsdnil]

Repost from @red_hot_magazine • #travel #happieness #putthephonedown #downtownvalparaiso #instagood #love #instagram #instadaily #instamood (at Naperville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9UXh9aJXNP/?igshid=6jyf0s9atz1z

[curtdenham71]

Warning: There is some serious language in these two videos and this post. I run a front facing @gopro #hero7black and a rear facing @gopro #herosession4 and this scenario is why I do so when riding on the road. Folks, STOP AT FUCKING STOP SIGNS AND PAY ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!! There are folks like me out riding, running, walking etc before work and we have a right to be out doing these things. Normally O’Fallon is a pretty safe place to ride but I’ve had more close calls the past 5 months or so than I’ve had in the previous 5 years. I’ve always known it’s not if but when I get hit but I’d just as soon be wrong about that. #sharetheroad #payattention #putthephonedown (at O'Fallon, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwI9Jefh_88/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rkbm9rljm8r7

[the-pr0t0typ3]

#jerk #phone #life #sleep #sleepparalysis #demon #cantdoit #work #putthephonedown #sleep #kinda #memes #memelife #iswhatitis #firememes #spooky #communication #society #bluelight #upallnight #sometimesitbelikethat https://www.instagram.com/p/B8fM8-BASVh/?igshid=1mqpshcpkfwr3

[scottnickerson]

Framed and completed. #enjoyingtheview #oilpainting #realism #landscapepainting #norway #putthephonedown #knittedsweater #fjallravenkanken @fjallravenofficial #pants #norwegiangirl #drawing #seascape #mountainscapes @artists_magazine #artistsoninstagram #representationalart #nyc #nj https://www.instagram.com/p/B74bnpfHitx/?igshid=1kz5pbohos69k