Should I give up on owning a cell phone?
I feel just like the guy in this YouTube video.
I feel like my smartphone is ruining my life.
I want a basic phone, so I pulled out my old basic phone and it no longer works because my carrier no longer supports 2G in my area.
My carrier only offers one LTE flip phone, with Wi-Fi, internet and a huge screen, which is obviously what don't want in a phone.
But I want to be able to make phone calls and text and to have a phone with me for in case of emergencies.
It looks like I basically have to get an iPhone, put parental controls on it and restrict everything and then throw away the password since basic phones now come with about as much internet capability as smartphones and the Android phones are easy to get past the parental controls.
I also need to be able to call to and from Mexico on occasion. Which is another reason why I don't want to be carrying around an expensive phone (I could get mugged).
What should I do?
Added (1).
I went through a stage just like this. I've always been one to rely on my technology, which is not a good thing for most people. I have a suggestion (it is what helped me).
You CAN have the best of both worlds!
Have a "quiet" time every night. It is that simple. Set aside so many minutes or hours a day (adjusted to your needs), and take them as a "time out" from your devices. This may be all that you need to make yourself feel grounded again.
Yes
You can buy nice smartphones for under 50 bucks. Ebay, walmart, amazon. Compare specs and reviews on them before you buy. Newer the better
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