Disconnect From Your Cellphone
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Did you know that using your cell phone often leads to higher anxiety and reduced happiness? That’s what a study at Kent State University found out when they surveyed 500 students.
Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D. psychologist at California State University Los Angeles says, “It’s likely that people spending more time on devices have less frequent contact with live social networks, and may be more vulnerable to social comparison that leaves them with a sense of emptiness.” Put the phones down and go outside more!
