Internet addiction is a common problem. If you are concerned that you may be too dependent on the Internet, there are everal strategies you can use to control your Internet usage. Removing the temptation （诱惑） to go online is one of them. Here are some tips to get you started.
If your devices are on and within arm's reach, you may find yourself mindlessly checking them during meal times and other social activities. Just turn off your device or at least put it on silent and place it somewhere out of sight.
Charge your devices in another room at night to prevent bedtime browsing （浏览）. Bedtime browsing can impact your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep due to the blue light your smartphone emits.
Remove social media apps from your phone If you find yourself picking up your phone and going on the Unteinet every time you get a notification （通知）, delete the social media apps on your phone. Make it a rule that you can only check these apps on your computer.
Look at one website at a time instead of having multiple websites open. This can help you to avoid going back and forth between multiple sites and wasting time.
Technological tools are meant to serve us, not the other way around. Take action right away to free yourself from Internet dependency and take control of your life.
A. Cut your home Wi-Fi access if it is really necessary. B. It can he just as damaging as any other form of addiction. C. So stopping bedtime browsing may help you to sleep better. D. This may help prevent you from accessing them on and off all day. E. Tun off your smartphone, iPad, and computer during social-activities. F. If you are on a website and it leads you to another one, close the old site. G. Developing healthy habits can also help you to cut back on your internet use. |
