CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A recent national study finds on average people check their cell phone once every 12 minutes.

• Friday to Saturday is the National Day of Unplugging
• The goal is to get people to put away their electronic devices to focus
• Doctors say the constant use of electronics and social media can result in a lack of social interaction

Friday to Saturday is the National Day of Unplugging.

The goal is to get people to put away their phones, their laptops and other electronic devices to focus.

Doctors say the constant use of electronics and social media can result in a lack of social interaction.

“You’re probably not aware of how much you're checking your phone. So, even during this time when we're trying to bring attention to this, just take notice of how much,” said Novant Behavioral Health Outpatient Medical Director Darlene Ifill-Taylor.

Ifill-Taylor recommends people not using their phones during dinner, around bedtime, or when when they wake up.

To see how some Spectrum News employees fared without their phones watch the video above.