How healthy is your relationship with your smartphone?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Do you find yourself spending more time on your smartphone than you realize?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
2.
Do you find yourself mindlessly passing time on a regular basis by staring at your cell phone?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
3.
Do you seem to lose track of time when on your smartphone?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
4.
Do you find yourself spending more time texting, tweeting, or emailing as opposed to talking to people in person?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
5.
Has the amount of time you spend on your cell or smartphone been increasing?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
6.
Do you wish you could be a little less involved with your smartphone?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
7.
Do you sleep with your cell or smartphone (turned on) under your pillow or next to your bed regularly?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
8.
Do you find yourself viewing and answering texts, tweets and emails at all hours of the day and night—even when it means interrupting other things you are doing?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
9.
Do you text, email, tweet or surf while driving or doing other similar activities that require your focused attention and concentration?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
10.
Do you feel your use of your cell or smartphone decreases your productivity at times?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
11.
Do you feel reluctant to be without your smartphone, even for a short time?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
12.
Do you feel ill-at-ease or uncomfortable when you accidentally leave your smartphone in the car or at home, have no service or have a broken phone?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
13.
When you eat meals, is your smartphone always part of the table place setting?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
14.
When your cell or smartphone rings, beeps or buzzes, do you feel an intense urge to check for texts, tweets, emails, updates, etc.?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
15.
Do you find yourself mindlessly checking your cell or smartphone many times a day, even when you know there is likely nothing new or important to see?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your relationship is pretty healthy!
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You spend time being present with people! You are in control of your relationship with your mobile device. Your behavior is normal. Just pay attention to whether you are living your life on your smartphone and keep up the great work!
2.
Alright, maybe you need to rethink some things...
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You haven't yet gone total-tech-takeover! Your behavior is leaning toward problematic or compulsive use. Try tracking your usage on your phone to get a sense of how much time you're spending. Ask yourself what do you want to be using your phone for and what are you spending most of your time on your phone doing now?
3.
Your smartphone use is out of control!
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It is likely that you may have a problematic or compulsive smartphone use pattern. Don't worry, we can work on this together. There is a path forward. Break up with your phone today, and make up a new relationship with your phone. Your brain, family, friends, and most importantly, future you will thank you for it!
4.
You may be addicted.
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You can't go anywhere without your phone. It is your lifeline, and if it's out of sight for even a moment your blood pressure goes up and anxiety settles in. If your score is over 8 you might consider seeing a psychologist, psychiatrist, or psychotherapist who specializes in behavioral addictions for a consultation. You may also consider whether phone breakup coaching is right for you. Let's create a new relationship with your phone that leaves you feeling happy and healthy.

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Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes