Would you trade your smartphone for a basic mobile phone with no internet during work hours? When Adam Weiss did, here's what changed about his work
To reclaim my focus, I opted to reduce my connectivity by using a basic mobile phone without an Internet connection during work hours, and removing unnecessary apps from my smartphone when I did use it. I could use an iPod for music, and any messages I received would be waiting on my computer or when I returned home.
Underscoring the addictive nature of smartphones, I experienced symptoms of withdrawal when I first cut the metaphorical cord, staring at my iPod throughout the day and hoping for a rush of dopamine that no longer came. With time, however, I began to make practical use of my quiet time. I started reading papers during long experiments, and began a habit of writing in my down time.
As with any lifestyle change, altering my smartphone habits has also created challenges. Not all my peers have been supportive of my reduced connectivity, and I have missed messages on communication services such as WhatsApp and Slack. I also spend less time on academic LinkedIn and Twitter, having deleted the latter entirely, which could affect my career prospects. Yet these disruptions have been minor and, in my opinion, are a small price to pay for increased clarity and productivity.
We as researchers face unprecedented challenges when it comes to managing our time and mental energy in the face of constant distraction.
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