Taking time to unplug....


Email, text messages, cell phones, VoIP, Blackberries, iPhones, Wi-Fi, caller id on your tv, instant messenger, 24 hour news and television. It seems like every day there are new technological advances to make us even more connected. While it makes it easier for us to connect with people across the globe, it gives those same people unlimited access to our free time. That free time that was once a chance to unwind, relax and reflect. It is to the point of addiction for some people. Those who have this nagging need to constantly be on the phone, texting, emailing, IM-ing.

I think everyone should take at least 1 hour (at bare minimum) every day to disconnect. No telephone. No TV. No computer. Do something else or do nothing at all. Give your mind some time to relax and unwind. Quiet time. Not to go to sleep, but to be awake with no disturbances. Your body needs that time. Your mind needs that time. You'll be amazed at how relaxed you feel through out the day when you takes those moments to yourself. Think of all the impulsive decisions that would not be made to your regret if you used the time to yourself to think about those things. You get a chance to remove yourself temporarily from your life and take a reflective step back. You give yourself an opportunity to refocus and reflect on what your goals are for the day, for the week, for the month, even for the year.

The world won't crumble if you cannot be reached at that very instant. It's time to chill. TTYL....