I am addicted to the internet. I'm always wanting more, more to read, more to watch, another story, another recipe, another idea.
The problem is? The more I read, the less I'm doing. I surf the internet, while Guy watches TV during Leo's naps. Not really the ideal for me.
So where do I go from here? I don't want to cut it out completely. So how do I manage an addiction that is simply not worth getting rid of? I still need e-mail---relief society activities are pretty much ONLY announced through e-mail. It's how I contact friends, keep in touch with families who've moved away, and find good ideas for recipes and crafts.
But how do I keep the internet from being the end, instead of the means? Ideas?
(potty update: day three, no accidents today, 8 accidents total)
8 comments:
I wish I had some sage advice for you on this topic, since its something that I dealt with a lot recently. Being mindful of the sacrifices that you make for different things, like being on the computer, has helped me a lot. When I think of what else I could be doing, I tend to realize what is valuable, and that makes it easier to manage.
I set mine to hibernate after like 10 minutes of non-use. Then I feel bad making it wake back up - and taking the time to wait for it. It discourages me from just getting on all the time.
Yeah, I am generally online more than 12 hours a day, no exaggeration. Sometimes I am multitasking, like right now, but I do feel guilty about it. I don't know what to do.
Not too much advice on this one...maybe giving yourself set amounts of time during the day (like an hour in the evening or 20 minutes during nap time--so you don't use it all up on the internet). I don't know the answer, but those are a few ideas :) I'm trying to get a plan in order to do every day--cause it's true--the internet can just suck up your time!
Ha! At least I'm not alone out there! There are always those internet/computer nanny's that limit your time on the computer everyday. But I'm always discouraged from using them when considering it, because I should be able to control my time, right? =)
I just played a video of yours for Tyrus and he started laughing at Guy. He said Guy was at our other home!
One thing that has helped me is making a "goal list" for my computer time - I usually don't write it down, but I guess you could, if it helps. Before I sit at the computer I say to myself, "I am going to do X, Y, and Z" - and I try to make it really specific. Like, instead of saying "I'm going to blog." which I could easily spend 3-4 hours doing, I say "I am going to catch up on all my 'must-read' blogs (my list is small, you maybe have to limit it if your list is big) - and most of mine don't update all the time, I'm going to check the bank account and CC accounts, and I'm going to find a good recipe for dinner tonight." Having a goal helps me not to sit down just to "look at recipes." You know? Sometimes I put my little kitchen timer next to the computer to remind myself of how much time I'm spending. Not necessarily to limit my time - but it's easy to lose track of time, look up, and see that 30 minutes has gone by and you found a recipe/craft that you wanted 15 minutes ago. If I put the timer on for 10 minute intervals, it helps me realize how much I've done.
Good luck, though. Thankfully both of mine still nap, but I still feel bad because I like to clean and make phone calls during nap time so I don't feel so much like I'm ignoring my kids :-/ And many a day I squander that time on the computer... like today ;)
No idea, but I have the same problem. It's amazing how much time you can spend on the computer. Good luck and if you find the magic secret, let me know!
Oh man, i completely understand. It's a major problem for me. (as i am right now) i spend so much time online... iu even struggle to put it away when Hayden is asleep. I definitely feel like it's a problem. I just try not to open it. or put it away. but still, it takes way too long. Let me know what you find, because it's not good!
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