 There are a thousand and one reasons to always be with your cell phone nowadays. I mean, some people work with your phones. Others use your phones to get materials that can help them become better individuals and professionals. However, most people soon become addicted to their phone before they realize it. At first, they give all sorts of excuses to justify their use. But somewhere along the line, even if their reason for using the phone at first is genuine. They become too used to their screen that it becomes challenging to separate their phones from them for too long. Spending too much time on your phone can make you lose out on some valuable time with friends and loved ones, and miss out on some of the things that matter most in life. So how do you know whether you are a phone addict or not? Well, in this video, I will share with you 9 signs you're spending too much time on your phone. If you are new here, consider subscribing so you don't miss out on exciting videos like this. 1. You always have your phone in your hand. If people are always telling you to put your phone away because they feel it has become an extension to your arm, then maybe it is time to take a break from your cell phone. It is a sign that you might be getting addicted to your phone. 2. You feel your phone buzz even when it doesn't. Do you know that those phantom vibrations from your phone that you sometimes feel in your head are real psychological issues? Well, psychologists say it's a side effect of our smartphone addictions and expectations of always being connected. So, if you always feel your phone buzz even when it doesn't, it's a sign that you spend too much time on your phone. 3. You are more interested in social media than talking to people. If you prefer spending more time going through your social media feeds than hanging out with your family and friends, then you might be turning into a phone addict without even realizing it. They call Matinez, Doctor of Psychology, LCPC. When describing people who are obsessed about social media, said, you cannot leave your phone at home in your purse, in your car, or face down through a visit or dinner, you are more engrossed with what's happening on your phone than what's going on right in front of you. 4. You stopped actively listening to others. Every time you are having a conversation with others, if you find yourself constantly checking your phone to see if you've got new notifications, so much that you barely listen to the person the whole time, then you might be one of those spending way too much time on your phone. Pax Tandon, a holistic wellness coach, said, you find yourself remembering, mm-hmm, to the majority of your friends and family, it is the cup out response when we're multitasking to keep the conversation flowing, but we're not actually listening actively. 5. Separation from your phone makes you feel anxious. No doubt, we all feel the panic of not being able to find our phone, or worse yet, losing it altogether. However, if every time you are separated from your phone, you feel anxious, it means you spend so much time on your phone. Robbie Ludwig, psychotherapist and author, said, if they feel anxious, irritable, overly preoccupied with their phone, very uncomfortable if they can't use it, or are away from their phone for a short period of time. 6. Continuously compare yourself to others. Are you suddenly getting jealous of your friends on Instagram? I mean, seeing their extravagant lifestyle, trips and vacations, their salaries, etc. Well, a little envy is natural. However, when you start getting overwhelmed from comparison, it could be a warning sign that you are spending too much time on your phone. You see, when you continually compare yourself to friends, or even worse, celebrities, you create a standard to which you can't possibly meet. In the end, it'll bring nothing but the satisfaction. 7. Your phone is the first and last thing you see every day. You know that your smartphone addiction has followed you to bed when you find yourself slipping next to your phone. It becomes the first thing and the last thing you see every day. It is like this. You fall asleep after scrolling mindlessly through your phone, and only to wake up and start again before even getting out of bed. As soon as this becomes your routine, it's a sign that you are becoming a phone addict. 8. Fill up your quiet moments or alone time by checking your phone. If your phone has taken over your quiet time, so much that you can see it as an escape road to not be bored, feel anxious or be alone. It might be a sign that you have become addicted to your phone. According to Ludwig, if you fill up the quieter moments of life or potentially intimate moments you have while in the presence of other people, with phone time, you might be using your phone too much. 9. You ignore people whenever you are with your phone. No one likes to feel ignored, regardless of the reason. You probably do not want to feel neglected and bored. That's why you resort to using your phone as a tool to help you out. However, if your phone begins to take the place of others in your life, then you might want to retrace that step as quickly as you can. According to Ludwig, ignoring the people that you care about to look and be with your phone is not a good idea. Giving others in your life the feeling that they don't exist or don't matter as much as your screen time in your phone can hurt your relationships. Also, note that it is disrespectful to ignore people because you can't get away from your phone for too long. No one likes the feeling and I'm pretty sure you don't as well. Anyway, now might be a good time to consider this sign to check if you are a phone addict. If you are, then you can find out more about how to stop this addiction. Thank you very much for watching our videos. If you liked this video, watch more videos on our channel and subscribe. We love you.