In response to rising phone addiction, people are increasingly turning to digital detox clubs and downgrading to 'dumbphones' to reclaim their time. A study found that users are interrupted by phones every 13 minutes, prompting many to seek alternatives. Notably, figures like August Lamm, a former art influencer, advocate for this shift. Having given up her smartphone, Lamm shares insights on the pressures tied to constant connectivity and suggests a conscious approach towards phone ownership, emphasizing the importance of making mindful choices.
"Everything that I shared online about my love life or vacations or my house... all these pictures and captions were feeding into my business so they would result in sales," Lamm said.
"The pressure to keep that up became too much, and I reached a breaking point," Lamm reflects on her experience with social media.
Lamm suggests that switching to a dumbphone involves a thoughtful process: "If you asked me how to get rid of your smartphone today, I would suggest taking it to their nearest Best Buy and trading it for a dumbphone."
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