I heard the term “Nomophobia” or “No mobile phobia” for the first time a few weeks ago. It refers to the anxiety of not having a working mobile phone. It is considered a behavioral addiction.
Given how ever present my phone is in my life on daily basis, I was curious if I was Nomophobic. So I took the opportunity to disconnect completely over two weeks this summer. On past breaks, I’d still check my phone once or twice a day. This time, it would be a complete switch off.
So I scheduled 14 days worth of posts, switched my phone off, and put in my bag.
The ability to completely disconnect from all kinds of information/news felt… wonderful. I came back more refreshed than ever.
I’d like to do it more often.
