A few weeks ago I read an article (ironically through Facebook) about a family that gave up their smart phones. Their main reason for doing so was different than mine but similar in that they wanted to be making sure that they were focusing on their family.
My first thought was "Wow, that's very admirable". I wish I could do that. So for a few weeks I thought about it. I've tried in the past to simply delete the facebook app from my phone, that lasted maybe a day. I know it sounds silly, what's the big deal right? Well if I'm being honest I was probably spending 4 hours a day on Facebook. Most of it while Jack was sleeping, and while Eli was in bed for the night but also plenty of time here and there while we were playing or whatever.
After realizing that I definitely had an addiction to Facebook, it was clear that I needed to get off of it permanently. I knew if I temporarily deleted my account I would be back on it within a few weeks, heck maybe even a few days! I don't have the willpower to check it once a day or set a timer or anything like that.
I made an announcement that I was ending my account and it was bittersweet. I was actually nauseous, shaking, and couldn't sleep after I announced it. Really. I don't know what made me feel sick. The idea of the loss of connection? Probably. I was at the point though where I was getting tired of feeling so connected all the time.
I plan on spending my extra time now getting back to blogging. It's still time on the computer but it doesn't have that same pull that Facebook had so its easier to ignore. We've also made a no technology after dinner rule and I don't pick up my phone.
I'm relieved to have Facebook out of my life (JR deleted his account a few weeks ago, he was never on anyhow). I know I'll miss out on everyone's day to day musings but I'd rather miss that then miss out on spending more time with my boys everyday. I'm even considering giving up my smartphone. It would kind of be nice to have a no frills phone like I did before. We'll see....
1 comment:
Miss ya Sami! Totally understand. It is admirable. I think I would have to try the willpower method first, however, because I would really miss the connection with people. Hope you're having a good week spending more time with the boys :)
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