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5 Signs You’re Spending Too Much Time Behind The Computer

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Listen, we’ve all been there. Ten more minutes browsing your favorite blogs leads to an article you’ve been dying to read, which paves the way for some meme guffawing (and subsequent sharing)- and before you know it, it’s 3am and you’ve gotten zero things accomplished. (Least of all the online work that you needed to be doing in the first place.)

The Internet is full of so many fun things like Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook and other sites. Getting distracted and spending way to much time on the computer is an easy thing to do!

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5 Signs You Need a Break From Your Computer!

We’ve all had those moments when we get sucked into doing anything other than work! However, we all need to take a step back from time to time and simply power down.

Here are 5 telltale signs that you’ve been spending too much time behind your computer.

If you can relate to any of these, then you might want to consider taking a technology break. (no judgement here, friends) We all need one at one point or another!

5. You’ve reached out a hand to “like” something in mid-conversation with a real, live person.
(It doesn’t count if the other party didn’t notice.)

4. When you do sleep, your dreams don’t play out. They scroll down. (Or swipe.)
If you are having dreams about all the cool things you pinned on Pinterest, you might need a break! Instead of spending more time on the computer finding cool projects to do, print out some of the fun things you found on Pinterest. Then spend a weekend creating new recipes or DIY projects. Turn those dreams of yours into a reality.

3. A five minute software update- or worse, a reboot- makes you twitch and curse the heavens.
(Alternately, it makes you realize that you haven’t peed in five hours and that now would be an exceptional opportunity.)

2. You see real life images in perfect, hue-enhanced squares.
(And wonder how someone can feel like an event really occurred if it hasn’t been posted online.)

1. And on more than one occasion, you’ve shared a blogged post with your significant other. About your mutual kids.
(While he’s at home with you. And seated beside you on the couch.)

Guilty as charged? Go ahead, I’m giving you permission to log off, experience the best that Real Life has to offer, and unplug for a teensy while.

After you share this post, obviously.

How about you? What’re your telltale signs that you’re neglecting reality in favor of virtual reality?

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About Tracie Nall

Tracie lives in Arizona with her husband, teen daughter, and more books than her shelves will hold. She spends her days writing and editing. Many of her words end up on her blog, From Tracie. Find Tracie on Twitter @FromTracie and on Instagram where she takes pictures of things that are yellow.

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  1. Monja says

    Sounds totally like me 😉 I must keep the “like” one in mind. I should spend less time on Facebook and more working actually 🙂

  2. Chris Carter says

    HA! Yeah- I get this. I know I am in too deep when I start to feel completely overwhelmed looking at my laptop, paralyzed with what to do next. THAT’s when I need to step away… and that time is a comin’ again soon. I feel it.

  5. Laila (@OnlyLaila) says

    All of these are hilarious! My son has been really good at letting me know when I need to power down. I’m trying to spend less time online and plugged into life.

  6. Ann says

    It’s really easy for me to be able to tell; my eyes go wonky when I’ve been on the computer for too long. I HAVE to get up and walk away or they get so bad I can’t even read my watch!

  10. Jenny says

    yea I don’t have that problem. I think you might just be spending too much time on social media 😛 I do all kinds of things on my computer.

  11. Alison says

    Hahahaha! #1 made me laugh.
    When you dream about your online friends, then I think it’s safe to say one is investing far too much time (and life) online. 🙂

  13. Tenns @ New Mama Diaries says

    This post made me laugh a little, but was also a bit reassuring. It let me know that I’m doing alright with balancing my time in real life and virtual life. Thanks for sharing and I’ll keep these tips in mind in the future. We all have to do so a little self-reflection and make sure we’re on track.

  14. Angel The Alien says

    I’m not quite that bad yet, but getting there! For me the hard part is, I am taking college classes that are all online, so instead of going to school I am actually logging into school… but it is hard not to get distracted by all the lovely things on the Internet, and focus on the boringness of my classes!

  16. adrian says

    How funny, I blogged about this just the other day. I have a few tips that might be helpful. At least they help me manage my own social media addiction (I’m saying this as I’m logged in here from my laptop during working hours). But they do work when you actually DO use them.

  17. Linda @ With A Blast says

    Guilty of 18 hours per day, but I do get up to use the bathroom ..lol {did ask hubby if we could build a bathroom, like, right next to where I use the laptop … can not repeat his answer but am sure you can guess!} Loved the post !

  21. Cassi says

    Checking your phone for new emails or Facebook notifications throughout dinner and whatever show/movie you’re watching.