Internet Lounge

As a chronic internet user, browsing the world wide web has become a part of my constant entertainment. Not having a blackberry until almost 2 years ago, I wasn’t as addicted to email and staying connected as I am today. But it was pretty bad even then.

Now, it’s become so bad, that I sleep with my blackberry and before I even get out of bed, I pick it up to see my emails! Is that not pathetic? Especially coming from the Lounge Queen. I pride myself with knowing what it takes to kick back, relax and enjoy my down time, but I seem to be having a problem, lately, taking my own advice.¬† So here’s what I’m going to start doing¬† in order to disconnect and unwind properly.

1. Either leave the Blackberry in the living room out of the bedroom until I’m up and ready for work, or turn off the radio frequency so emails are not coming through all night.

2. Put my computer and blackberry down after 9pm.¬† I know that’s late for some, but that’s pretty good for me.¬† At least it can be a start.¬† (As I type it’s almost 11pm!)

3. Only check emails at dedicated times throughout the day so I don’t get distracted from my work and/or downtime.

4.  Read more!  The computer has become my entertainment and I feel bad about that.  I have tons of books waiting on me.

5.¬† Quit interrupting my meals and down time to respond to emails or text messages.¬† When I’m with others it’s so rude and seriously…there’s little that is so pressing it can’t wait.

Putting these few things into action will be hard, but it must be done.¬† The three things I can’t seem to live without these days are my TIVO, my Blackberry and my computer, but they’re taking over and I have to get some balance back!

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