The impact of all this is stressful: a decrease in the quality of conversations, an adverse effect on short-term memory and problem solving, a negative impact on the quality of sleep, causes obesity.

More, the link between smartphone addiction and depression is alarming. Here are six ways to get rid of your mobile phone addiction:

1. Allocate a day of the week without a phone.

This is the most common approach. Pick one day each week (usually Saturday or Sunday) when you put your phone away. If you are persistent, you will form a habit.

 2. Do a 30-day experiment to reset your phone usage.

For many, it is the most helpful way to deal with mobile phone addiction. In that sense, it is only used for calls and texts, and no other applications are used - not even maps and photos.

3. Don't charge your phone near your bed.

Many of the negative effects of overuse (poor sleep, difficulty communication and intimacy) can be eliminated by keeping your mobile phone out of your bedroom.

4. Leave the phone away from you when you get home.

When you are done for the day, put your phone in a drawer or cabinet. It is a useful practice for all people, but it is especially important if you have children or a spouse at home who need our full attention.

5. Change your phone settings.

Here are some ideas: turn off notifications, set the screen to black and white, set a longer passcode, use airplane mode, turn on do not disturb

6. Set daily limits for using your phone or specific apps.