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13 Things That You Could Be Doing Instead Of Staring At Your Phone

There's more to life than a small box.

Sarah Smith
Jan 18, 2016
Bowling Green State University
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13 Things That You Could Be Doing Instead Of Staring At Your Phone
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Let's face it, we live in time where everyone is constantly glued to their smartphone. This isn't new news, it's just a fact of life. No one thinks twice when passing a couple at a restaurant both who are both staring at their phones. Whether you're outside, with friends, or doing anything, it's become second nature to whip out your phone, take a picture of pretty much anything, and post it on social media to share with the world. While sometimes this technology can be great, it can also take away from a lot of experiences that you're missing while distracted. It's time to change that frame of mind. Here are some ideas to get you started on your new journey into a life that's not so dependent on technology.


1. Think about going to the gym.

2. Procrastinate going to the gym by alphabetizing your movie collection.

3. Plan a road trip with some friends.

4. Go on that road trip whilst jamming out to '90s throwback music for the duration of the ride.

5. Call your grandma.

6. Visit your grandma and bake some cookies.

7. Go to a Donald Trump rally (don't do that).

8. Read a book or do some homework (God forbid that you become productive instead of taking "twitter breaks" every five minutes).

9. Fly a kite.

10. Climb a tree.

11. Chain yourself to the tree when you realize that the city wants to cut it down.

12. Walk around your local park or hiking trails.

13. Have a mini heart attack when you realize that you're not looking at your phone, so you can't take a picture of some nature to post on Instagram.

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