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Psychologists were wrong about self control + Fear of being without smartphone - C C - Jan 3, 2024
Psychologists were wrong about the science of self control
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trust-games/202401/psychologists-were-wrong-about-the-science-of-self-control
INTRO: Every year, nearly half of all Americans start the year with a resolution to change something about their lives. People make goals to try be healthier and happier versions of themselves. But most of these resolutions end in failure—one study found that fewer than 10 percent of resolutions ended in success.
Why do so many New Years resolutions fail?
Until recently, psychologists believed that self-control—the ability to stick to and ultimately achieve long-term goals—worked like a muscle. Success was about whether you had enough willpower to achieve your goals. But new research suggests that keeping our resolutions depends more on the situations we choose to put ourselves in.
[...] Focus on avoiding (rather than overcoming) temptation... (MORE - details)
Psychologist describes a new phobia on the rise (nomophobia) and a test for it
https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2023/12/24/a-psychologist-describes-a-new-phobia-on-the-rise-nomophobia/?sh=7c3c3950304e
EXCERPTS: Have you ever wondered what your life would be like without a smartphone? Some [...] may feel terrified of the idea entirely. Psychological research has uncovered a new fear: “nomophobia”—where individuals become filled with dread, anxiety and panic at the thought of being without their smartphone.
To measure the severity of this phobia and its impact on daily life, researchers have developed a test designed to assess and diagnose nomophobia. This tool not only sheds light on the prevalence of this modern anxiety, but also prompts a broader discussion about our dependence on technology and its implications for mental well-being.
[...] To use this self-report measure, individuals rate each statement on a scale from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree:” ... The questionnaire covers four different fear factors of nomophobia: inability to communicate, loss of connection, inaccessibility to information and giving up convenience. Recognizing these patterns within oneself could be the first step towards a healthier relationship with technology and a better understanding of one’s own digital habits... (MORE - missing details)
The Nomophobia Questionnaire: https://therapytips.org/personality-tests/nomophobia-questionnaire
RE: Psychologists were wrong about self control + Fear of being without smartphone - Magical Realist - Jan 4, 2024
Quote:Have you ever wondered what your life would be like without a smartphone?
I don't have to. I've been living without a smartphone since they were invented. I am totally free of the obsessive need to check social media and of FOMO. If I am missing out just by being an unconnected body in a physical world, then I accept it. I go for long periods of time not knowing what is going on elsewhere (except when I go on my laptop while Im sitting in my apt). It is part and parcel of my natural state of being. And accepting that as a given is a great source of peace and tranquility for me. I can focus solely on what is present to me, and live fully in the moment. I am undividedly with whatever arises.