Tuesday, October 27, 2009

I've got a new curfew...

I'm definitely in on the bed-making challenge issued by Sandra. In fact, that's what I was thinking was going to be my habit for the month. I would make my bed first thing every morning. But in the interest of making this blog, well, interesting, I will commit to something else as well.

I will stay off social media sites after 9:30 pm.

Too many times to count I find myself saying, "I'm tired. I should go to bed early. But maybe I'll check Facebook one more time. Or hop on Twitter for just a few minutes." Next thing I know, it's 11:00 and I've actually stayed up later than usual! No more. There's nothing wrong with connecting with people online, but there's also no good reason to stay up late and be a grouch to the people I love most because I'm reading status updates or tweets from someone I haven't seen since high school.

It's my habit so I am making a few exceptions. I will allow myself to check my email (since it's my only form of rare communication with my husband.) And I think I should be allowed to write for my blogs - but NO reading blogs!

What do you think? Do you have any bad habits with social media you'd like to change in November?

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Posted by Alicia at 6:00 AM
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7 comments:

  1. That's a great challenge! I'm with you- I will stay off Twitter & Facebook on the nights my husband is home. When I've got my best friend in the room, why would I choose to chat with everyone else in the world?

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  2. Great one, Alicia! I think this might be another good habit for me ... especially since I need to be in bed by 10 or so in order to get up by 5 or 5:30 (which is always my goal). Thanks!!

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  3. That's a great idea. I definitely have some habits that could use kicking! Like having the computer on during school hours. I need to just shut it down so I don't get sucked into it! I want to stay FOCUSED on first things first.
    I think you've challenged me! Perhaps that will be my goal for November...to make that habit. That's what I want to be the "norm" around here. Not just once in a while. :) Thanks!

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  4. This is a great idea. I wonder if I can enforce it on my husband? =)

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  5. I hear ya! I am on the internet much too long!

    :)

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  6. I agree! I'll hop on to do one thing and...I need to be more careful:)

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  7. Great challenge... I've been wanting to crack down on myself recently - way too consumed with stuff on the computer. :( Hate that!!!

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