320. Should I break up with my phone?

In this episode of "The Psychology of Your 20s," Jemma Sbeg explores the complex relationship people have with their smartphones, particularly during their 20s. Inspired by a quote from Henry David Thoreau and an article about teenagers who reject smartphones, she reflects on her own excessive phone use and its impact on her life, productivity, relationships, and self-esteem. Jemma discusses how smartphones and social media are designed to be attention-grabbing through intermittent reinforcement and the resulting rewiring of our brains, leading to shorter attention spans and difficulty in delaying gratification. She shares personal anecdotes, research findings, and strategies for breaking up with her phone, aiming to reclaim her attention and time.