FREE YOURSELF FROM THE PHONE

SAYS LUCY SHERIDAN, THE COMPARISON COACH

‘Out of curiosity, on the next busy street you walk down, look around. You’ll see at least three or four people walking along with their phones in their hands. If that’s you, what exactly do you think is going to happen if you put away your phone? I make a conscious effort to zip mine into a pocket in my bag, otherwise I’d walk around clutching it to my chest, as if I’m expecting a call from a hostage situation! Putting away your phone makes an enormous difference to how much you look at it, just because it’s no longer easy to get to. It gives you important moments of freedom, to plan and think. Then, when you do go on your phone, be present with it.’