Gadget Addiction Prevention Week is taking place in Russia from June 15 to 21.

The average person spends 6-8 hours a day in front of the screen. This is 2-3 times higher than the acceptable standards. Consequences: overwork of the brain, decreased memory and attention, the formation of a real addiction. Of particular concern is the growing digital burden on children and adolescents. Without timely prevention, the health consequences can be serious.

What should I do to take control of the situation?

1. Acknowledge the problem – this is the first step to solving it.

2. Realize that you live in a virtual world.

3. Set strict limits on the time you use your smartphone.

4. Prefer live communication and meetings with friends.

5. Travel, discover new places and experiences.

6. Attend sports and cultural events to diversify your life.

 Smartphones and the Internet are incredible inventions that can make our lives more convenient. But remember: the phone is a tool, not the master of your life. Don't let technology completely take over your mind and heart. Look around you – there are so many amazing things in the real world that are worth seeing and feeling!