Have you ever thought about what would have happened if smartphones had not been invented at the end of the 20th century? We can, of course, add players, laptops, and tablets to smartphones. All these belong to the concept of “gadget”. But it is a smartphone – the device without which it is difficult to imagine our modern life.
The Influence of Gadgets on Our Lives
All electronic devices are parts of our life, and there is no point in denying it. The advent of gadgets has changed all areas of society, from communication to health. Let’s take a closer look at some of them.
Communication
This is the first thing that comes to mind when talking about the impact of gadgets on life. Indeed, communication has become easier. But has the quality of communication been preserved? There are many opinions on this.
From categorical denial of this format of communication to complete admiration. Online dialogue, of course, cannot fully convey emotions, facial expressions, verbal and non-verbal signals; this is a different format of communication in which we communicate with the image of a person that we ourselves create.
This is a great way to meet new people. But it is best to translate it into live communication.
Training
Learning has become easier. And harder. Despite the free every minute access to information, it has become too much. And the quality of the information suffers. After all, now any person who considers himself an expert in any field can write an article. And a young student uses it in his term paper.
Previously, works were used as a source of information that had gone through more than one editing stage before being published in official publications. But he who seeks will always find. There is a lot of verified information on the Web, you just need to know where to look.
Health and Psychology
With all the convenience of using gadgets, constant presence near them, unfortunately, negatively affects health. This is a deterioration in vision, posture, hearing, nervous exhaustion. Gadgets are addictive. Have you ever forgotten your smartphone at home?
Permanent feeling of anxiety. There is even a term “phantom gadget”. When one forgot the device at home, but it seems that it rings or vibrates somewhere in one’s pocket.
How to Use Gadgets without Harming Yourself
Continue using your favorite devices, but without abuse. Psychologists recommend that you periodically arrange a day without gadgets. Here are some more tips to help you use smartphones safely:
- Leave your smartphone at home on purpose once a week.
- Observe information hygiene – do not take the gadget in your hands an hour after waking up and an hour before go to sleep.
- Remove all gadgets from the bedroom. Charge them in another room or kitchen.
- Allow yourself social media and email checking for just a limited time.
Add walks in the park to your daily routine. Observe nature, animals and birds. Chat with people in a live conversation. Remember that our lives are rich and varied. It is much wider than the phone screen.