As I sit here on my computer with tabs open on Facebook and Twitter as well as the same apps open on my phone, I find myself wondering, what would my life be without my cell phone or my computer or the internet? Where and who would I be today? Both I and this society that we live in today are constantly, constantly on our phones or laptops. But lately I’ve been thinking a lot: Would I be where I am today if I didn’t have a phone?
Now, I’m not saying that a cell phone and a laptop can have such a big effect on my life and that regular use of these devices has shaped me into someone. I’m saying would I have had the guts to move almost 10 hours away from home, from my parents, from my sisters, from my family if I didn’t have a phone or a way to contact them on the daily?
Technology nowadays happens to have a lot of helpful impact in my life, but also a negative impact.
Obviously, the helpful side effects have given me more strength to pack up and leave home knowing my parents and sisters were just a phone call or FaceTime away, I would still be able to see or hear their voices whenever I wanted. I don’t think I would be able to handle only being able to communicate with letters that take long to get to the receiver.
The bad effect of the world of technology and cell phones is that I have everything right at my fingertips right there: Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram.
Where would my grades be? Maybe I would have doubled up on classes to graduate earlier than I expected. Again, I’m not saying that cell phones have taken over my life, but I would have more free time and way fewer distractions without cell phones and apps.
Lately, I’ve been experimenting by either deleting all my apps or not bringing my phone everywhere I go with me. Just to see how my life focuses better without it. It really is easier to focus and concentrate. It’s astonishing just how much of an impact cell phones and technology can have.
We wouldn't have music right at our fingertips on our phones, we wouldn't be able to call anyone on the go, get to send a quick text message to our family or friends telling them how much we miss them or be able to show everyone our amazing pictures that we can take with our phones.
I encourage everyone to try to go a day or two without their cell phone. Take that day (or two) to see just how your cell phone and technology influences your life. You can see both the positive and negative effects that your phone has on your life.
So where would you be without your cell phone? Would you be where you are today without it?
