Have you ever been “captured” by an activity, finding it almost impossible to let go? Marathon runners call it the runner’s high. Smokers call it an addiction. But what is it called when you can’t tear yourself from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok or other social networks?

If it is part of your job, then some would call it your passion: when your work isn’t work, then it isn’t work (it’s fun). But what if you can’t tear yourself away from it in the evenings? On the weekends? Or if you find yourself “checking in” when you’re out with friends, or eating a meal with your family. This too may be an addiction.

Do you control your online habit, or does it control you?

Test yourself:

1. Don’t check your smartphone at meals or whenever you are with someone. If you feel the urge to check, or feel guilty you haven’t, then you may be addicted. (Your family, friends, and colleagues will appreciate your full attention.)
2. Don’t go online for 24 hours each week – at all. In the olden days, this was called the Sabbath, where people… rested. If you feel disconnected when you take this day – you may be addicted. (Hint: it’s not a bad thing to use this time to reconnect with those closest to you, in the real world.)
3. When you completely disconnect from the world on your vacation, are you still tethered online? Most addicts will find a way to get their fix, either by using their smartphone, or when that isn’t available, finding an internet cafe. (Is this you?)

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