Ed Sheeran: 'Perfect' Singer Got Rid Of The Thing That Drains Him

Can you imagine a life without a gadget? A mobile phone perhaps? Well… world renowned singer Ed Sheeran is living that life.

In 2015, there were reports revealing that Sheeran got rid of his mobile device and if you think it can only go on for a period of time, think again. On one episode of “I Am A Celeb…,” Roman Kemp, Sheeran’s friend, revealed that the “Perfect” singer still doesn’t have a phone and the only way to reach him is through email, Geo TV News reported.

Sheeran confirmed this in 2017 with James Corden in an episode of Carpool Karaoke. The singer even recommended to the English host to give it a try.

“Are you telling me that this is something I should do?” Corden asked Sheeran.

“You should definitely do it,” the singer replied. “I actually don’t have a phone anymore.”

Sheeran went on adding that he once had a phone for 2 weeks but didn’t charge it. The singer compared the “now” to how it would’ve been like 30 years ago —when mobile phones were not as in demand as they are nowadays. Sheeran also shared his experience of waking up every morning to 50 messages from people asking him about so many stuff but none of the people asked how he was doing. Although it was fine at the beginning, the singer-celebrity revealed how draining it was.

So here’s what he did. He got rid of it, traveled, got perspective and made an album. Sheeran reportedly just bought an iPad to work on his emails and here’s what he got —less stress.

Mobile phones, nowadays, sell like hot cakes. It makes people’s lives easier by having to connect with others conveniently. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, as long as you have a mobile phone and data, you’re good to go.

Technology exists to make people’s lives easier. But the issue of its negative effects has always been the topic of a lot of debates. Like almost all things, there will always be positive and negative impact to people.

An article published in India Times narrated how technology is affecting people lives. Everything becomes readily available at the fingertips. Language no longer becomes a barrier newest app innovations on language translation.

Since people operate differently, it’s hard to tell how modern technology is affecting every being. As for Sheeran though, he opted to limit himself with online activities so he can have more time to focus more on honing his craft.

What say you? How is modern technology affecting your life? Will you have the discipline and determination to follow the lifestyle of Sheeran?