Get Off Your Damn Phone

One of the best signs I’ve seen was on daycare center door and it said something to the effect of “Get off your phone. Your child is happy to see you. Aren’t you happy to see your child? Get off your phone.”

I don’t think any parent means to not give their child the proper attention but the addiction of our cell phones has unfortunately taken priority.

Cell phone addiction tied to feeling like everything must be viewed or responded to right now has taken over our common sense.

Today, my daughter and I went for our tri-weekly trip to the nail salon. It never ceases to amaze how others at the nail salon can’t break away from their phones long enough to get a manicure. Many have their phones on speaker which is rude to the rest of us. In addition, they never take the time to greet and change pleasantries with their nail tech.

And don’t even get me started on people being on their phones while driving?!

There is absolutely no phone call, social media post, or text that cannot wait until you have safely arrived to your destination. Risking yourself is one thing but risking others is unacceptable.

And here is one more...have you ever been out to lunch or dinner with someone and noticed another couple or family who spends their entire time on their phones? To each their own, but we have truly become over the top with our addictions to the point we can’t seem to break away.

How can we help each other overcome this?

Where are we headed if we don’t overcome it?

What does it take for some of us to prioritize and get off the damn phone?!

Share your thoughts in the comments.

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