tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064224969559848346.post2326951271758687436..comments2011-11-04T09:54:42.295-07:00Comments on Life in a Nutchelle: How to avoid an internet addiction (or at least obsession)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064224969559848346.post-51165889557171126122011-02-25T10:45:06.026-08:002011-02-25T10:45:06.026-08:00Well, I have so much free time on my hands due to ...Well, I have so much free time on my hands due to a husband that is never home and kids that have flown the nest that taking too much blogging time is not much of an issue for me.<br /><br />However, I did sort of binge-write two books while my kids were still living at home, so I do know the problem of having kids at home and having to keep yourself away from the computer. In order to keep things running well, I had to do most of my writing after bedtime and early in the morning. Fortunately, I was younger then and giving up a couple of hours of sleep wasn't as painful as it would be now,<br /><br />Blogging definitely has a component to it that makes the whole thing hard to resist. It's probably a good idea to take blog breaks once in awhile to see if the diversion has progressed to addiction. I did that once and actually loved the freedom of not checking in. But I should do it again to make sure I can still leave it behind for a few days painlessly.<br /><br />Great, thought-provoking post!<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1064224969559848346.post-47121003071959469102011-02-25T09:21:11.411-08:002011-02-25T09:21:11.411-08:00I've found I use the computer to self-medicate...I've found I use the computer to self-medicate when I feel overwhelmed or frustrated. (That and chocolate!) Recognizing the triggers helps some. I actually blogged a list of seven ways to keep the computer from ruling your life—something I need to start working on again.<br /><br />I appreciated the MT article, too. It reminded me that I did feel a sense of stewardship (or perhaps a personal ministry) with my blog once upon a time, and I need to feel that way again or re-evaluate it long-term. Thanks for sharing the article!Jordan (MamaBlogga)http://www.mamablogga.com/7-ways-computer-ruling-life/noreply@blogger.com