In a technology-driven age, it can sometimes seem nearly impossible to act and survive without a mobile phone. Being without a mobile phone can make you feel like you have been cut off from friends and family, and from all the other events that are happening around your world and your life. Despite the disadvantages of being without a mobile phone (such as not being able to call someone in an emergency), there are many good things about not having constant access to a mobile device, including having more time to focus on things. your goals and activities you enjoy, and complete freedom from anyone who might call you at an unwanted time. Continue reading this article to learn all about how to survive, productively and happily, without a mobile phone.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Prepare to Survive Without a Cell Phone
Step 1. Stop using your phone's additional features
Activities like instant messaging or texting, emailing and browsing the web are extra features that you can stop using on your phone and undertake elsewhere, such as on a computer.
Step 2. Use your mobile to make calls when needed
For example, use it to make a medical or business appointment, or to plan personal time with friends or family.
Step 3. You lose your cell phone addiction
By gradually and steadily reducing the time you spend using your phone, you will soon be able to get used to a life without him.
Start by turning off your phone, or putting it aside, for 1 or 2 days at a time, then gradually increase the time spent in your absence until you get to a few weeks, months, etc
Step 4. Make an emergency plan
There are multiple ways to make a phone call or connect with other people even without using a mobile phone, for example using a landline at home or in the office, or a digital phone over the internet.
- Keep a cell phone in the car for emergencies. By law, most states allow free calls to emergency services, even if the cell phone is not actually connected to any operator's service.
- Sign up for an internet telephony service, such as Skype, Vonage, or Google Voice, are applications that allow you to make your calls using the web.
Method 2 of 2: Survive and Resist without a Mobile Phone
Step 1. Replace your cell phone with other physical items
It could be useful if you are used to feeling its weight or presence in your pocket or purse, or if you are used to using it for different purposes, such as taking notes.
Bring a portable mp3 player, notebook, or similar object with you to take the place of your cell phone
Step 2. Plan your plans with friends and family in advance and in detail
With a mobile phone, you may be able to schedule along the way, or call your friends to arrange a meeting even after you arrive at your destination. Without a mobile, you will have to plan more specifically and on time.
When you plan to see friends, family members or co-workers, determine the exact meeting times and places for your appointments, meetings and reunions
Step 3. Inform your contacts about your choice so that they know how to contact you
In this way your acquaintances will not become frustrated, angry or perplexed by not being able to reach you on your mobile, and you will also avoid that the people closest to you worry about your well-being.
Provide your acquaintances with the information they need to contact you effectively, for example by e-mail or, during certain specific times, by calling you on a landline. Some landline companies allow you to send text messages in voice form, your friends can use them in case you are unreachable
Step 4. Use the time you normally spend using your mobile phone for other activities
For example, if your daily routine involved playing games or texting at lunchtime using your phone, now use your free time to read a book or magazine, or listen to music.
Step 5. Spend time in the past using your phone to do activities that improve your self-esteem
Mentally it could prove to be the ideal practice to positively resist without a cell phone. For example, use the time you normally spend using your phone to go to the gym, to broaden your knowledge, or to spend pleasant moments with your family.
