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By Lorna 9 Comments
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[…] Quick update on getting my obsessive technology use under control (if you missed the blog last week you can read it here […]
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Lorna, I can relate! Sometimes I’d notice our family time was spend with everyone looking at a screen! One person was on the iPad, another looking at their phone and others with their laptops in front of them. I took the facebook app off my phone and that alone keeps me from looking at my phone. I also had to take off Candy Crush Saga as I was completely addicted! I use SelfControl to block facebook and my email when I’m blogging. What I do know is that I don’t feel physically great after spending a day looking at my computer. So, I listen to my body when It needs to move or get fresh air or run errands. Great post and I look forward to reading about your progress
Taking Facebook off your handheld is a great idea Patti. Thankfully I never fell down the Candy Crush rabbit hole–I watched my family get addicted, so I stayed away. I LOVE that the program is called SelfControl! If we had any of that we wouldn’t need the program. 🙂
I’m on my iPhone way too much. Hmmm…have to think about taking the Facebook app off – never occurred to me before but that could make a big difference! Thank you for bringing up the topic. And loved the Rye Record article!!
Thanks Lois!!
I’m on the fence about this for me. Certainly if my kids were still at home and everyone was gazing at a screen it would upset me. But my kids are grown so family time isn’t the issue.
And certainly because I’m building an online business and work from home and writing is a big part of that business I have a BIG excuse to have hours with my screen.
Last weekend I was away visiting a friend and running to my phone or laptop wasn’t a priority and I didn’t miss it at all. Still, I know I waste too much time with my screen.
Basically however I take comfort with the fact that I go with the flow. Some days i’m in front of a screen on and off all day and others I’m cooking up something else. Both have their place.
I cheer you on Lorna…but be gentle with yourself as you find the right balance for you.
Silvia it sounds like you are balancing your screen time well. I aspire to that. Thanks for your support.
Lorna, how I enjoy your writing!! I was just talking to my sister about this, this morning!!! I’m also an addict and this article came at a perfect time, have to regain control of what’s really important, thanks for the reminder 🙂
Good luck Evie. We will be working on this together.