Welcome to our future.
About Us
Cell phones are used for texting, surfing the internet, and reading social media, but did you know these simple tasks affect teens in positive and negative ways?
Electronics have a powerful effect on the social development of teenagers. Our Future.org is here to assist those who suffer from electronic addiction.
OurFuture.org Mission: Using research and education, we empower teenagers to cope with addiction and build meaningful relationships throughout their lives.
The Facts
"A national survey in the U.S. found that children
aged 8 to 18 years had an average media usage time
of 7 hours and 38 minutes every day”.
(Dhanasekaren, 2012)
"We know. the science is clear, that people who spend more time on Facebook suffer
higher rates of depression"
(Sinek 2018)
Recovery
If you find you’re text-messaging while driving, checking your phone instead of working on an important assignment, or "checking Facebook during a romantic dinner—your phone is interfering with your life and you are addicted." (Lifehack 2018)
Here are five easy steps to assist you with overcoming this addictive behavior.
50% of teens say they are addicted
to their mobile devices.
(Common Sense Media 2018)
The first 30 minutes in the morning should be dedicated to creating a good start to your day.
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Create a no phone time-zone. This means that for at least 2 hours of your day your phone is turned off.
Turn off your phone when you're in the car so there's no temptation.
When you're sharing a conversation, turn off the phone.
If you lose sleep texting, playing games, or using social media at night, turn it off.
Resources
"Smartphone addiction has been compared to Internetgambling and shopping addiction. It is a compulsive behavior that works similarly to substance addiction in the brain.While cell phone addiction is a fairly new concept and isn’t yet in the DSM-5, there are a few treatment suggestions for those suffering from this condition." (Psych Guides 2019)
Check out the links below to learn more about recovery.
