Just when I was ready to admit the defeat of my free will, I have happily come to realize the stealth manner in which my smartphone addictions have exponentially decreased! I had been intending for some time to rid myself of the attachment, only to find myself once again devoting hours to this screen, despite…
Tag: Technology
cold turkey
I’ve reached day two of a self-imposed moratorium on reading any news feeds. It seems necessary to cut off totally, as is often the case when determined to admit to and deal with an addiction. For one, it is too frustrating to continually be made aware of the many tragedies of now, in that the…
public
I have failed repeatedly in my intentions to avoid the comments sections in my online newspaper readings, and perusing of videos. Particularly in the latter case, the frequent vitriol is disheartening to say the least. And while news sources often draw more measured, thoughtful commentary, there is an undeniable rabbit hole element which encourages the…
Hands off
In order to lastingly and meaningfully take our destiny back into our collective hands, We the People will each need to decisively disconnect from these screens. Equal parts gradual and cold turkey, consciously looking up and away from a phone for a set amount of time will allow us to fill our eyes and ears…
Rehabilitation
Not for the first time, and I can only maintain vigilance to make it nearly if not the very last time, I reached a point of shame and alarm having honestly assessed my smartphone usage. Yesterday I’d woken up and after checking the weather, didn’t wisely set the phone down but instead proceeded to read…
Insight/Outfit of the Day 