It has occurred to me that there is all this information out there that could be so helpful to you guys but you probably don't know it, because the people who put it out there don't put it where you'll see it. So I think we should start a whole "Stuff You Should Know" series and anything that comes my way, I'll pass on to you guys. Sound good?
We'll start with some of the latest news coming out about texting and cell phone use. Did you know that the more you use your phone to call and text throughout the day, the more likely you are to suffer from stress, anxiety, restlessness and exhaustion? Did you know that if you use your phone close to bedtime you're more likely to sleep badly all night long? We're also finding out that the more time you spend texting, watching TV, and on the computer, the more likely you are to suffer from depression. People are actually becoming addicted to texting, and the need to be connected to friends 24 hours a day is creating some unhealthy, co-dependent relationships that add stress and anxiety to people's lives. Any relationship can become unhealthy and dangerous pretty quickly if there aren't boundaries in place, so if you're feeling the stress of always being available, try this:
1) Turn your phone in to your parents each night at a certain time and tell your friends that you'll be offline from then until morning.
2) Talk to your parents if you're feeling stressed, anxious or depressed and ask them to help you set some personal boundaries.
Remember, your phone and your friends don't own you and you don't have to respond to every text and call in order to be a good friend. Jesus did the exact same thing when He would go off to a lonely place for some alone time. He was God and even He needed to get offline sometimes.
Comments (10)
hey, but what's wrong with txting???? how can txting make you stress out???
Posted by Emma | March 1, 2009 10:29 PM
What I usually do is turn off my phone when I'm not using it, and I put it in my bag. Even though I don't text it could help others.
Posted by Amanda | March 2, 2009 2:16 PM
I also think this website should start a "Stuff you should know" and also that is a very good article and i also think that kids between 6-9 should not have cell phones or even younger than that shouldn't have a cell phone.
Posted by Elizabeth | March 2, 2009 5:00 PM
I really appreciate that info- thanks.
I share your site a lot. I believe in what you are doing. I have your link on my site but don't have a picture, I'm not up on managing my site. Let me know if someone there wants to update your link for me- happy to refer people to you.
Posted by Charlotte | March 2, 2009 7:02 PM
This is a fabulous idea! Thank you for always thinking about us!
Posted by Theresa | March 3, 2009 3:42 PM
That helps a lot!! I usually turn my phone on silent at night so my alarm on the phone will wake me up in the morning. That explains the stress I have been having lately. Love the website!!! :)
Posted by Amanda | March 9, 2009 7:27 PM
I think that's a great idea! This "Stuff You Should Know" could really help I bet. :) Thanks!
Posted by Bailey | March 28, 2009 2:19 PM
This is really good info. I have had some really hard times and everything seems to be starting with my cell phone. Every time I disobey or do something wrong my parents take away my cell phone. I think that I'm becoming addicted to texting, I send 500 texts almost everyday. When my parents take up my phone and I have to go somewhere and they won't be there, they give me my phone for emergencies only, but I end up texting somebody and getting it taken up again. Thanks so much, this helped a lot!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Abby | March 28, 2009 2:22 PM
Years ago my parents got rid of tv, even the local channels. At first it was hard and I was like, darn. But now I have to say, life is so much better with out it, there is WAY to much junk on tv polluting peoples minds and spirits. What you see, read, and listen to affects you far more then you would think. Be EXCTREMELY careful of what you expose yourself to, it may seem harmless but you'd be surprised.
Posted by Hannah | June 13, 2009 3:27 PM
sarah and makyala:
that is valuble infrmation.that can totely help teen agers.
Posted by sarah and makayla | October 11, 2009 7:00 PM