How to end your relationship with your phone

Is your phone the first thing you touch when you wake up? And the last thing you see before you go to sleep? Do you find hours passing while you scroll through your social media feeds? In short, are you addicted to your phone? If so, "How to Quit Your Phone" is here to help. "How to Quit Your Phone" is a smart, practical, and helpful plan to help you overcome your mobile addiction in just 30 days—and reclaim your life in the process. Recent studies have shown that spending too much time on our phones affects our ability to form new memories, think deeply, concentrate, and absorb information. The hormones triggered every time our phones buzz increase our stress levels, which are hallmarks of addiction. In "How to Quit Your Phone," award-winning science journalist Catherine Price explores the effects of our constant connectivity on our brains, bodies, relationships, and society as a whole, and asks: How much time do you really want to spend on your phone? Over the course of 30 days, Catherine will guide you through an easy-to-implement plan that will help you identify your goals, priorities, and bad habits, organize your apps, cut down on email, and schedule time for rest. Ultimately, you'll create a new, healthier relationship with your phone and establish habits and routines to ensure this new relationship lasts. You don't have to give up your phone forever; you'll become more mindful not only of how you use it, but also of how you choose to spend your precious moments.