Keeping your smartphone nearby may not be so smart

Imagine that you are asked to complete a series of math problems that is difficult to draw your attention and focus on, but you can not handle them. Now imagine you intermittently interrupted from these mathematical problems and asked you to remember a random list of letters. This may be difficult

It is reasonable to assume that your performance for these tasks may be affected by noise or nearby conversations. But what about your smartphone in your pocket or wallet? According to new research, even if you do not see it, even if it does not sound you have only your smartphone, which will hurt your performance with some cognitive tasks.

Researchers published a series of experiments in the April 2017 issue of the Journal of the Consumer Research Association where 520 college students complete tasks that require concentration, attention and new problem solving skills Did. I was asked to keep the smartphone in another room. Others are allowed to keep them in places they normally do (eg in pockets and wallets). The third group was asked to place my phone in the next table.

It is worth noting that the execution of attention and problem solving tasks depends on the location of the smartphone.

The influence of smartphone location is most prominent among people reporting the most mobile phone

If you turn off the phone (set to silent mode) or face down (face up), the effect of the smartphone will not change.

The results of these surveys show that even if you do not use smartphones, nearby smartphones will distract you. The functionality, convenience, and connectivity provided by smartphones can lead to "cognitive costs". The author of this new research calls it "brain drain". It may be more general than we understand - and it is deeper

This new survey shows an unexpected decrease in smartphones, but it also presents a potential solution. If we spend a little time with us using a cell phone we will be able to use intellectual firepower more effectively. If it is always on your people, or you are at your fingertips, you may be distracted by its existence, not even conscious of it. Furthermore, it is more noticeable that a ringing tone sounds on the phone, and warnings are given to receive e-mails and text messages

We might be wise to take a break from our smartphone. This new survey shows that it is worth a try

Let's take it home: Set a health boundary for smartphone and Internet usage situation. If possible, please keep your smartphone away from people. If it is physically close, we will use it unconsciously. Please put it in the car after you return from work. Or please put it in a drawer of another room. Let yourself rest and let it recover so that you can work alive! If you really want to make a second change, this is absolutely essential.

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