When it comes to smartphone use, be smart!

If you find yourself glued to your smartphone too often, it helps to have liberation strategies, like going for a walk for example. — Photo: Benjamin Nolte/dpa

BERLIN: Are you struggling to ignore your phone? Once we react to its vibrations and signals, our attention jumps and it becomes difficult to refocus our thoughts on the task we were distracted from. Conscious smartphone use needs some practice, but will ultimately help you to regain focus and reduce stress, experts say.

All it takes is an idle moment and – bam! We reach for our smartphone. This wonderful, go-to gadget not only takes up our time though, it also saps our concentration and attentiveness.