Six simple ways to break away from your phone more

It’s no wonder our smartphone feels like an extension of our mind and body. (Andres Rodriguez/Dreamstime/TNS)

Look, you already know why you shouldn't be on your phone so much. There's even evidence that people ages 18 to 24 send more than 100 daily text messages and check their cellphones about 60 times per day. 

So if you account for eight hours of daily sleep, that means that, on average, you check your phone nearly every 15 minutes and send more than six texts per hour.