Mental wellbeing
Smartphone addiction: recognising the signs and regaining your concentration
It is hard to imagine everyday life without smartphones. At the same time, the constant availability of messages, stimuli and new content can lead the brain to seek out quick distractions time and again. This constant digital barrage reduces our ability to concentrate deeply. Smartphone addiction is therefore no longer a marginal phenomenon.
However, it is possible to change the way you use your smartphone. In this article, you will learn how problematic smartphone use can develop, what role the reward system plays in this, and which strategies can help you regain more calm, focus and control in your everyday life.