not be so addicted to the internet

I believe reprogramming requires knowing what to replace an addiction with. When I don’t know of any alternatives to the I-way of spending my spare time, I’m not likely to quit. Also, the replacement must be as pleasant as an addiction (or rather more pleasant). So far I can only think of two:
- Reading
- Meditation

Yet, I feel like these two replacements are my deadlock at this point. And so, here it goes: “My name is Zhenya and I’m an Internet-holic”. I am looking for the Positive Addiction!

Here are some interesting search results :o)
Replace Addictions – Google Search

• Switching Addictions | Wise Bread

• Self-Recovery from Addiction

Enough of Thing’ing. Time to start acting on Things!

This will be my first, difficult, but worthy goals. Knowing myself, I’ll define a step-by-step formula.

My initial intention is to have 1 day a week when I don’t turn my computer on (or visa versa).

What would I do when I have email or Google cravings? I will write it down to check it out later!

How about no more computer after 9pm. Yes, that sounds good. That will be my own computer diet! And think of things to do instead: read, meditate, keep a diary, go out!

Start with one computerless day a week …see how that goes

Evening – Computer/Internet
Morning – Computer/Internet

I’ve ot to give myself some credit though. I unsubscribed from all the newsletters so at least I’m not getting 30 emails a day. I closed my online dating accounts and left FaceBook. Now, it’s 43 Things, but once I define my goals I’ll leave ;o)