Smartphone Anxiety Is Real — Here’s What Helped Me

Calmly Coping

Smartphones are now ubiquitous, and although they offer many benefits, they can also become a source of anxiety. Worrying about responding to notifications, the feeling of being constantly available, and coming across triggering content on social media are just a few causes. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact ways I set up and use my phone to feel calmer, more focused, and less reactive. You’ll learn simple changes to reduce mindless checking, set clear boundaries, and use your phone in a way that actually supports your mental health.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How compulsive phone use feeds anxiety (especially for high-achievers)
• The exact setup I use to support calm, clarity, and presence
• Practical tips and mindset shifts to structure your phone more intentionally

Mentioned in episode:

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

How to Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine Price

Newsfeed Eradicator Browser Plugin (Chrome/Firefox)

ScreenZen App: https://www.screenzen.co/

My favorite phone apps:

🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd

✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081

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Want more?

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My favorite tools:

🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd

✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081

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Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead

Disclaimer

All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

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