In this episode of the Amibox series, a content of the Atresmedia Foundationa curious but increasingly common phenomenon is addressed in our digital life, the Ghost vibration.
Through a close approach and with a touch of humor, the video makes us reflect on how excessive use of mobile can causefalse perceptionsaffecting our concentration, well -being and mental health.
It all starts with situations that we live to newspapers, you are in class, working or speaking with someone, and suddenly You feel that the mobile vibrates in your pocket, you look at it … and there is nothing.
What is the ghost vibration?
Although his name sounds like something out of a science fiction film, ghost vibration is a real phenomenon. It is a false sensationthat makes us believe that our phone is ringing or vibratingwhen in reality it is not.
This phenomenon usually appears in people who are Too much pending mobileor that they feel the constant need to respond quickly to messages, notifications or calls. It is one Alert signwhich indicates that there may be certain obsession or telephone dependence.
Video: Ghost vibration
What creates this feeling?
Amibox’s video helps us to understand that ghost vibration is not a device failure, but a brain response. When we spend many hours a day from the mobile, Our body begins to anticipate notificationseven when there are no. It is as if our brain were in constant alert mode.
This state of hyperconnection can affect our Attention, rest, productivity and emotional well -being. In addition, it interrupts important moments such as studying, reading, sleeping or simply enjoying a face -to -face conversation.
How can we avoid it?
The video itself gives us a series of tips to take away this bad practice.
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Take distance from the mobile When you are concentrated in an important activity such as studying, reading, talking with someone or sports.
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Disable notifications of applications that you do not use frequently. The fewer interruptions you have, the less you will feel the need to check the mobile all the time.
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Silence unnecessary chat groups and limits the time you spend on social networks.
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And, most importantly, disconnect from time to time, nOr nothing happens if it takes a little longer to respond to a message. Your well -being is above any app.
Being connected is useful and necessary, but being all the time It can be harmful. Ghost vibration is a sign that something is not doing well. Put limits, and recover your attention and time.