I haven’t went on a full sabbatical from the net the last five days, but I have greatly decreased my use of the Internet and social networks from my usual tweets and updates. I haven’t updated my blog in almost four days, which is unheard of in these parts. Simply put, I am up to my ears in Show Me the Blog preparation and working on several projects for clients while trying to maintain my freelancing duties. Add to that my need to connect with my family (boy do I need that balance in my life) and spiritual growth, and I just haven’t had the time I usually have to spend online.
Sometimes, you need to unplug.
There are only so many hours in the day, and lately, I have been burning the candle at both ends. Sometimes I wonder why I always set myself up for momentous tasks that always end up running me ragged. I guess it’s the thrill, and the thought of pulling out of me everything it takes to make something happen. I continue to rise to every occasion stronger and better than before. All of the work is usually worth it in the end.
But with the new week comes new goals and new challenges. When I do unplug, it’s never for long.
Do you ever take time away from the Internet to reevaluate and regroup? What has been your experiences?
The longest I’ve been away from the Internet is about 3 days and it was an amazing experience. I wrote more, played with my kids, cleaned and was more relaxed. I will admit the 1st few hours, I had withdrawal symptoms (lol) but well worth it. I try to take a day each week to reflect and unplug. 🙂
I unplugged my cable permanently this past summer and not only have I saved money but I feel more at peace. 🙂
I haven’t yet been able to ‘unplug’ myself away from the web as I am just starting out in my endeavors. I do notice however that you can get burned out rather quickly if you do not just step away from the screen. I try to keep a balance and monitor the time that I spend on the Internet, to ensure that I’m not neglecting other things that also require my attention.
I have not been able to unplug completely I can do the no internet but I must have my phone. I do try to limit my time on the internet and keep it to mornings or just late night so I can do what I am suppose to do in the day.
I get like this. The internet is a great procrastination tool for me… & it needs to STOP. *sigh*
Actually I’ve done it only once, and for one day, since 2004. But I did do it in 2004, where I went on a trip with my wife to Las Vegas and decided not to take the laptop for a week. And I was big on the internet and computer back then but had just gotten the laptop so I wasn’t overly enamored with it.
However, I need to think about it more, even though I work for myself, so if I’m not connected I have no opportunity to make money, which is scary. Still, I need a day or two to relax and get my mind in order; maybe some day…
I do this on most vacations & Sundays. I’ve never intentionally done so, Butt it just works out that way. I should this to my bucket list.
Yep, I feel the need to unplug sometimes too. It is usually on a Saturday or Sunday and I can spend more time with Hubby and Taylor when I do.
You’ve got a hectic few weeks coming up for sure, unplugging for a bit was probably a good idea 🙂
I only really do this on vacations. When I vacation I truly vacate from everything include internet. I don’t care one bit if I am connected. On the weekends I never blog unless in an emergency situation
I agree that you need to unplug yourself from whatever you are doing and reserve it for your own and your family. Life is sometimes really exhausting, so take a time to breath.