Although I am loath to admit it, I sometimes worry that I am addicted to my smartphone. These days, our phones can report back to us on how much time we are spending on them, and from what I hear from people in my life, most of us are regularly surprised by how much time that is.
I'm not a person who is able to be abstinent from my phone, but I try to practice moderation. I make up phone rules for myself, and I do my best to follow them.
For instance, I try not to take my phone into my bedroom at night unless I need to set an alarm (I rarely need to set an alarm). I have removed all social media apps on my phone, which has made the biggest difference.
I don't take my phone to the park when I go with my grandchildren, and I leave it in the car when I'm hanging out at the beach. Just these few things keep me more regulated with my phone behavior.
What is your relationship with your phone? Putting down my phone allows me to practice presence with the people I love, including myself.