PrettyInPeank
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Aug 12, 2014 13:34:21 GMT
Not really addicted, but I definitely spend too much time on it. Whether it's reddit, FB, here, CNN...I'm always reading something. It is worst when I'm tired. I just sit and browse.
I feel like my house would be more tidy, and I'd spend more time with my kids if I could just put it down more. I'm on the heels of an upgrade, and I'm seriously considering getting a dumb phone, lol.
My house is decently clean and my kids are happy, I just wish my life was more like before smartphones, kwim? Please don't jump on me and say "just put it down." Of course I know I can do that. I'm just hoping for some advice and support from those who feel like giving it. Has anyone ever downgraded and was happy with the change?
(Wincing as I hit submit...)
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Post by phoenixcov on Aug 12, 2014 13:46:23 GMT
You are not the only one with a phone "addiction" PrettyInPink, everywhere I go there seems to be people walking around staring at their phone texting, playing games or whatever. I am a phone phobic and I admit it. If I don`t answer the landline people will have to wait until I get home. I hate mobiles with a passion and no longer use mine. Sorry not helping you very much am I? I know someone will come up with an answer for you though. Now if anyone can help me put down my e-reader more often that would be good.  |
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Post by scrapqueen01 on Aug 12, 2014 13:46:53 GMT
I have an android phone and a tracfone. My tracfone is pretty basic with just calling, texting and a crappy camera. It does have access to the internet but that would quickly use up my minutes. If you spend a lot of time outside the house maybe use something like that and keep the iphone at home. Then maybe you could keep the tracfone on your person more and put the iphone somewhere else and try to only answer it when it rings. Just a thought.
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Post by grinningcat on Aug 12, 2014 14:00:43 GMT
I have absolutely no problem with being "addicted" to my iPhone. It's a very versatile tool that I use for a variety of functions: personal, business, news, pleasure, etc. It works in my life, why wouldn't I use it to its maximum potential?
Life is no longer like it was before smartphones. Actually, I don't understand what you mean about having life like it was? The world has changed and so we all have to. But the sentiment of how things was doesn't have to change. We, as a society, always lament about the good old days... that we see through rose-coloured glasses. But does that mean that it actually was as good as we think it was?
The iPhone is a tool. Use it as such and enjoy it. At least that's how I see it.
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Post by christine58 on Aug 12, 2014 14:02:13 GMT
So addicted that I am counting the days to the new Iphone...LOL
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Post by alibama on Aug 12, 2014 14:31:47 GMT
So addicted that I am counting the days to the new Iphone...LOL  |
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Post by peasful1 on Aug 12, 2014 14:47:43 GMT
I deleted FB app off my phone. That should save me a tonne of time!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 14:56:04 GMT
I set mine to Do Not Disturb from 10 pm to 8 am, so I am less likely to use it, because it's not constantly pinging and sending me all sorts of alerts.
I also plug mine in to charge, in another room, when I want to get some stuff done. So if I'm baking or cleaning or scrapbooking, I'll plug it in somewhere else. That way I don't grab it to just check Instagram... my email... Facebook... look something up.. play a quick 5 games of Candy Crush..
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2014 14:56:55 GMT
I also decided I will NOT install the app for this forum on my phone. Was way too easy to be checking 2Peas too often with the old 2Peas app.
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PrettyInPeank
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Aug 12, 2014 17:49:33 GMT
Thanks for the comments. I came across an app that tells you how much time you've been online called "Moment." It's $5, which is a lot considering I rarely buy apps, but seems like it could help me watch my usage. The only thing is, it says it also GPS tracks you wherever you go?
I don't want or need that (I'm not 13-years-old), so I guess it's not the app for me.
Love the suggestion to plug it in somewhere else in the house.
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Post by jmd74 on Aug 12, 2014 17:52:15 GMT
I love my iPhone but I am addicted to my iPad. Love it!
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eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 12, 2014 18:33:43 GMT
No words of wisdom from me. I do have family and friends that feel the same as you.
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Post by padresfan619 on Aug 12, 2014 18:39:21 GMT
I was able to rig up a charging station inside of a drawer, that has really helped me curb my iPhone habit. Also absolutely no phones a the dinner table. I can see that being a rule forever!
Now if only I could stop my Netflix addiction! It is so easy to just sit on the couch after dinner and burn through four hours of tv without even realizing it.
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Post by kristi on Aug 12, 2014 18:41:30 GMT
Have you read Hands Free Mama?
We don't use electronics during dinner but I find myself on it more than I previously was. This is something I am working on as well.
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PrettyInPeank
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Aug 13, 2014 4:25:59 GMT
We too, don't have phones at the table. I will admit if my husband is away for business and the kids are taking for-ev-er to finish their meals, I pull it out out of boredom.
I have not read Hands Free Mama. I'll look into that.
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Post by keknj on Aug 13, 2014 4:39:20 GMT
I do use my phone a lot, but I use it to do stuff I was doing before too: read books, read magazines, collect recipes, surf the web, as an alarm clock, listen to music/audiobooks. I agree that it's a tool.
We also have the no phone at the dinner table rule.
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 13, 2014 5:03:12 GMT
I'm addicted to all technology period. I would cause some major damage to anyone that took my iPad, iPhone or Kindle paperwhite.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 13, 2014 5:40:39 GMT
I'm addicted to all technology period. I would cause some major damage to anyone that took my iPad, iPhone or Kindle paperwhite. Yep. Same for me |
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Post by Debbie on Aug 13, 2014 11:21:10 GMT
I love my iPhone but I am addicted to my iPad. Love it! |
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Post by MaryPea on Aug 13, 2014 11:35:53 GMT
I have absolutely no problem with being "addicted" to my iPhone. It's a very versatile tool that I use for a variety of functions: personal, business, news, pleasure, etc. It works in my life, why wouldn't I use it to its maximum potential? Life is no longer like it was before smartphones. Actually, I don't understand what you mean about having life like it was? The world has changed and so we all have to. But the sentiment of how things was doesn't have to change. We, as a society, always lament about the good old days... that we see through rose-coloured glasses. But does that mean that it actually was as good as we think it was? The iPhone is a tool. Use it as such and enjoy it. At least that's how I see it. agree! |
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Post by uksue on Aug 13, 2014 12:42:10 GMT
Like someone else posted, mine is set to do not disturb from 10-8. I have also started to ration my phone and ipad usage: I was rationing my 12 year old and suddenly realised I probably used mine more than he used his!
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Post by grinningcat on Aug 13, 2014 12:43:31 GMT
I'm addicted to all technology period. I would cause some major damage to anyone that took my iPad, iPhone or Kindle paperwhite. As would I. Not to mention, I don't see the benefit of taking this stuff away. I guess I don't see the evilness that some people view in modern technology. What is so wrong with being plugged in? |
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Post by Rachel on Aug 13, 2014 12:51:54 GMT
The problem I see with cell phones is parents of young kids ignoring their kids because they are doing 'something' on their phone. DH and I went out for a burger one night and a woman came in with a young girl. They sat at the table waiting for their to-go meal and mom got on her phone and the poor little girl sat there doing nothing. Mom never said a word to her. I now see this scenario everywhere and I feel for the kids. So that's my problem with cell phones.
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grinningcat
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Post by grinningcat on Aug 13, 2014 13:01:13 GMT
The problem I see with cell phones is parents of young kids ignoring their kids because they are doing 'something' on their phone. DH and I went out for a burger one night and a woman came in with a young girl. They sat at the table waiting for their to-go meal and mom got on her phone and the poor little girl sat there doing nothing. Mom never said a word to her. I now see this scenario everywhere and I feel for the kids. So that's my problem with cell phones. Fair enough. I don't think that's the majority of users though. Are some people morons with their phones? Yes. But certainly not everybody. I know having my phone at the dinner table has helped the conversation flow because we could immediately look something up. It has happened so often that none of us even blink an eye now when a phone gets pulled out at the table in the middle of a meal. Most people I know do not abuse the phones and are not on them all the time. But I am sure that some do. |
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