Turn off your phone
August 11, 2007
Don’t be afraid to turn off your cell phone. Seriously. Your heart will continue beating, the world will continue to turn and the sun will rise in the East. This is an especially important concept if you feel like you’re always on the phone and can’t seem to get by without it.
For example, if you’re leaving for lunch, turn off your phone. Go on a walk. Breathe some fresh air. It’s hard to get away from it all when your phone is ringing. Instead, switch off your phone (or even better, leave it at your desk) and turn your attention to other things.
LivSimpl
August 11, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Yeah, and especially when you’re in a meeting, at the checkout stand, and particularly when you’re driving. Some people just don’t get it. Even if your phone rings, you don’t have to pick it up.
August 12, 2007 at 1:18 am
Exactly. But I don’t think people should turn them off just to be polite. I think they ought to do it to intentionally shut out the world for a bit.