BibleBeltCatholicMom Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 but not eliminate it completely, how would you manage/schedule your online time? Weekends only? Midweek and one weekend day? total of x hours/wk? School unlimited, everything else set time only. I have identified too much online time as a weakness and am thinking about how to limit it. I've been thinking, though, that I really can't and don't even want to give it up altogether b/c of several factors (including online classes, movie night, needing school info, et c). However, I'm awful about having a fairly legitimate reason to be online turn into a black hole of quasi (il)legitimate reasons way-too-much time later. Some things are easy to allow for because they are easily scheduled and I can live with doing them infrequently: movie nights (Sat and Sun), online classes, and some other things I find reasonable like checking email at least twice per week. Here is my real time hog, though: (legitimate or otherwise) school planning. I need an idea for how to celebrate a saint's day, a book to go along with a bio chapter, an activity for our writing club . . . and what starts as a search for a book or activity takes way longer than I planned and morphs into a cool recipe for a holy day I don't celebrate for a religion I'm not part of. So, how to you schedule/manage your online time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I go through phases of limiting myself to an hour each evening. It usually feels very unsatisfying, I tend to find that the more time I spend on-line the more I enjoy being on-line. So, cutting down to an hour a day quite often means I forget about my computer entirely for a while. I get so much more done. I also find I feel a little happier. Thanks for reminding me :p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I would make a to-do list everyday or every week (however you wanted to do it) and then I would only get online after I have accomplished everything/90%/80% on the list. :iagree: I have a job that required a lot of time at the computer so it makes it very difficult to stay offline but the to-do list helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I keep a running list of "things I need to research," then at lunch or in the evening I will tackle the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Don't pay your bill on time! Lol. It's amazing how much more gets done with no (or very slow on phone) internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerico Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I try to keep it off until 3 pm but turn it off before making dinner so it's off before my husband gets home. So that gives me 2 hours, some of which I am distracted with the kids but it gives me sufficient time to check all of my "stuff" and any research that I need to do. I try to do no nights and weekends because that's family time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 but not eliminate it completely, how would you manage/schedule your online time? Weekends only? Midweek and one weekend day? total of x hours/wk? School unlimited, everything else set time only. I have identified too much online time as a weakness and am thinking about how to limit it. I've been thinking, though, that I really can't and don't even want to give it up altogether b/c of several factors (including online classes, movie night, needing school info, et c). However, I'm awful about having a fairly legitimate reason to be online turn into a black hole of quasi (il)legitimate reasons way-too-much time later. Some things are easy to allow for because they are easily scheduled and I can live with doing them infrequently: movie nights (Sat and Sun), online classes, and some other things I find reasonable like checking email at least twice per week. Here is my real time hog, though: (legitimate or otherwise) school planning. I need an idea for how to celebrate a saint's day, a book to go along with a bio chapter, an activity for our writing club . . . and what starts as a search for a book or activity takes way longer than I planned and morphs into a cool recipe for a holy day I don't celebrate for a religion I'm not part of. So, how to you schedule/manage your online time? I know me. I would limit to weekends only, or even take a month off. I'm not as good with moderation as I would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 :lurk5: I was thinking about this same issue this morning. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Periodically I go on an online-diet. I limit myself to checking the weather or getting things for school off the computer. I find it is very good for me to do that now and then. I find that I spend more time reading, writing, thinking... School stuff does not include checking the forum.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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