One year ago I wrote a post titled Why do I tuck my iPhone In at night In it I muddled my way through trying to figure out what exactly the attraction was between myself and technology.
A year later I am still tethered and asking the same question.
I would like to think I've made small changes and its not as bad as it was but some days I'm not So sure.
Still, the downside is I always feel connected. I check my email frequently throughout the day so it's surprising to me just how easily I get sucked back into "one more email" then I'll turn off the iPad and go to bed mentality.
Technology – it’s a blessing and a curse, right?
This weekend I’ve decided that I an taking a mini vacation. Two whole days of freedom, but I need to decide if I want to totally unplug. If I turn off the iPhone, I will surely be welcomed back to reality on Monday with hundreds of emails. If I keep it on, however, my mind will likely not get the total escape it needs.
I've decided that email and junk mail have this one thing in common.
They are both time sucking demons!
My body needed a break from the daily grind, and I know my mind needs it too. Thus, I need to hide the tech for the weekend.
I just might need to hide my phone in my purse!
This weekend I'm going to spend more time looking up at the stars and less time looking down at a screen.
I deserve the break and you do too!
Do you find it hard to break away from the technology on vacation? Does your work expect you to stay plugged in?
I am the same way! I think it's easy for me to walk away, but as the boys need or want to use my computer, I hear myself say, "Just let me read this one last email," or "Let me finish this one last thing." and my phone is usually next to me.
ReplyDeleteThis last weekend we were in Northern Wisconsin and had spotty data coverage at best. I was extremely frustrated to find out that I couldn't keep track of my blog, send instagram photos, etc. Maybe I'm in line for an intervention ;)