Does the idea of detaching yourself from technology
create shivers of horror screaming down your spine or erupting from your mouth?
Even if your reaction isn’t that extreme, if you feel even a slight sense of
unease, I encourage you to read further.
You don’t need to be disconnected forever! Start with
an hour and if that is too much, try fifteen minutes. Leave your phone,
computer, tablet, smart watch—whatever it is that ties you to technology, that
connection to other people that is missing something and see what happens.
Take a walk.
Talk to a co-worker or family member. Remember tolisten.
Stop at a local eatery for a bite to eat and talk to
the waitperson. Don’t forget to smile.
Be aware of what’s going on around you.
Is there a person
struggling to open a door with an armload of packages?
Is there beauty in the
flowers of a neighbor’s yard?
Is there someone whose
day would be better if you smiled or offered a compliment or said something else
positive?
Is there an opportunity
to provide an unexpected gift to a strangers or someone you know?
A couple of years ago I spent my birthday with no
computer, telephone on and watched very little television. I read, reflected
and took stock of where I was in my life and where I wanted to go.
This past May I took my email accounts off my phone.
Just this Friday, I spent over ten hours without a
minute on my computer.
Personally, I’m finding being untethered very freeing and very stress reducing.
I’m only suggesting you consider it.
And, if stepping away is too scary. Start small. Turn
your phone off at night or leave it in another part of the house.
Believe me. If you were really needed because of an
emergency, the police would be knocking on your door.
Judith blogs the first Friday on the month at
Romancing The Genres.
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Judith, as a member of The William Glasser Institute's senior teaching faculty, offers Intensive Training leading to Certification in Dr. Glasser's ideas and other workshops and presentations on Creating The World You Want For Yourself.
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