Spending too much time on your phone Science has an app for that

Spending too much time on your phone Science has an app for thatSpending too much time on your phone Science has an app for thatWere squandering increasing amounts of time distracted by our phones. And thats taking a serious toll on our mental and physical wells include a Brooklyns include Beeminder which takes US$5 from your credit card for every goal you dont meet and Forest which provides you with the chance to grow a beautiful animated tree (or to watch it slowly wither and die) depending on whether or not you meet your technology goals.Persistence paysPersistence is one of the hardest parts of accomplishing any new goal, from losing weight to learning how to cook.Research suggests that capitalizing on social motivations like the need to fit in can encourage persistent behavioral change. Apps like Ransomly that involve your friends and family members are fruchtwein likely to encourage persistent behavioral change.Constant connection to technology undermines happiness, rela tionships and productivity. Applications that take advantage of the latest insights from behavioral science can help us disconnect and get on with living our lives.Ashley Whillans, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business SchoolThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.