Have you ever found yourself so wound up you cannot think straight? Life offers us enough stress and strain we often do not need anything extra to add to our daily stress in life. However, with the power of technology often we find ourselves combating "American nervousness". This began to sweep our country when electronics began to find their place in our lives. With the development of social media and cell phones we often find ourselves drawn to these items and a new level of stress.
Go out to dinner and actually put your cell phone down. Now look around you. It is amazing how many people are out to dinner with their "friends", "family" or on a "date" and yet their main focus is their phones. It is an addiction in which is out of control.
I have a rule, no cell phones at meal time. While I may bring it out to show photos, I do my very best to avoid text messages, e-mails and social media. There are times in which I am in the middle of a conversation or something may be in the midst in which needs to be addressed. I am not proud of these moments and work on them so they are fewer and far between.
In the past month I have backed off from Facebook. I have to admit, this has been one of the most refreshing things I have done in a while. The ridiculous complaining, posts, and unnecessary rants gets to be too much.
It took less effort than I expected to fall off the band wagon of Facebook. Honestly, if it wasn't for my photography and a few friends in which that is the best way to stay in touch with them, I would probably close my account.
Take the time to evaluate how much time you spend on your cell phone and social media. Get yourself off Facebook and actually put your face IN a book. Maybe put the phone down from social media conversations and have a actual face to face conversation.
It is possible, however, the choice is yours. What is important to you? What do you value in your life? A bunch of online posts...or true relationships developed with effort, kindness and consideration towards those who are important to you?
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