Comments on: 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html Intentional Leadership Sat, 26 May 2012 12:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: NexusARC http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-129657 NexusARC Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:38:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-129657 I don't know about you guys I just use the internet for porn, just fap away, or and memebase, I usually fap on sundays. I don’t know about you guys I just use the internet for porn, just fap away, or and memebase, I usually fap on sundays.

]]> By: 7 Strategies to Keep the Internet from Taking Over Your Life « Man Downstairs http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-42987 7 Strategies to Keep the Internet from Taking Over Your Life « Man Downstairs Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:13:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-42987 [...] 7 Strategies to Keep the Internet from Taking Over Your Life January 4, 2010 Posted by mandownstairs in Blogs by Other People. trackback Full article is here (http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.htm...) [...] [...] 7 Strategies to Keep the Internet from Taking Over Your Life January 4, 2010 Posted by mandownstairs in Blogs by Other People. trackback Full article is here (http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.htm…) [...]

]]> By: Making A List — The Daily Blur | Tim Miles, Wizard of Ads | www.TheDailyBlur.com http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-42118 Making A List — The Daily Blur | Tim Miles, Wizard of Ads | www.TheDailyBlur.com Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:11:28 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-42118 [...] seriously thinking about unplugging more – not less – in 2010. What do you think? Over at Michael Hyatt’s blog the other day, a guest poster suggested a technology fast on Sundays. Tim Miles likes [...] [...] seriously thinking about unplugging more – not less – in 2010. What do you think? Over at Michael Hyatt’s blog the other day, a guest poster suggested a technology fast on Sundays. Tim Miles likes [...]

]]> By: Heidi McLaughlin http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-42040 Heidi McLaughlin Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:11:54 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-42040 Great comments Karen. I do believe if we are not careful with our 24 hours a day that God has given us, that this new stimulation will distract us from focusing on what God has designed us to do. I believe this our 21st century enemy of mass DISTRACTION. Like everything else it is good, until the enemy turns is into potential harm. Thanks for the insightful post. Great comments Karen. I do believe if we are not careful with our 24 hours a day that God has given us, that this new stimulation will distract us from focusing on what God has designed us to do. I believe this our 21st century enemy of mass DISTRACTION. Like everything else it is good, until the enemy turns is into potential harm.
Thanks for the insightful post.

]]> By: 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life « Life Interrupted http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41598 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life « Life Interrupted Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:43:15 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41598 [...] from Taking Over Your Life December 7, 2009 Will Pershing Leave a comment Go to comments 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life. Categories: Practical Questions Tags: Practical Thoughts Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) [...] [...] from Taking Over Your Life December 7, 2009 Will Pershing Leave a comment Go to comments 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life. Categories: Practical Questions Tags: Practical Thoughts Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) [...]

]]> By: Karyn http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41590 Karyn Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:30:56 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41590 Simplify - often declared the panacea for life. We live in a complex world with endless opportunities and demands for our time. I'm always looking for ways to simplify my "net life". But I try to remember that to simplify means to lessen. Sometimes we can make things more complicated by adding all the apps that are meant to help us organize and manage our online activities. Choose wisely. Less is more. Simplify – often declared the panacea for life. We live in a complex world with endless opportunities and demands for our time. I'm always looking for ways to simplify my "net life". But I try to remember that to simplify means to lessen. Sometimes we can make things more complicated by adding all the apps that are meant to help us organize and manage our online activities. Choose wisely. Less is more.

]]> By: Bret Capranica http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41575 Bret Capranica Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:27:52 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41575 I should be doing something else right now, but . . . . This a great post, to the point and well put. One simple change I have made is to stop using Firefox (or at least many of the 3rd party add-ons). I had so many bells and whistles going off, that to simply open my browser was to direct me to distraction. I use Safari almost exclusively (Mac and PC) - it loads and browses very quickly and I find the simplistic, minimal organization helpful in keeping me from chasing an on-line rabbit. If I'm going to Tweet on Twitter or browse FB, best for me to open a separate application or window, rather than have it ringing me up on my browser. I spend less time online that way. And then there is my iPhone. That's another issue. Thanks again for the post. OK, now back to . . . I should be doing something else right now, but . . . . This a great post, to the point and well put.

One simple change I have made is to stop using Firefox (or at least many of the 3rd party add-ons). I had so many bells and whistles going off, that to simply open my browser was to direct me to distraction.

I use Safari almost exclusively (Mac and PC) – it loads and browses very quickly and I find the simplistic, minimal organization helpful in keeping me from chasing an on-line rabbit. If I'm going to Tweet on Twitter or browse FB, best for me to open a separate application or window, rather than have it ringing me up on my browser. I spend less time online that way. And then there is my iPhone. That's another issue.

Thanks again for the post. OK, now back to . . .

]]> By: Remco Janssen http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41557 Remco Janssen Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:53:44 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41557 Shareaholic (Firefox plugin) and the integrated TBUZZ saves me a lot of time tweeting, Facebooking and sharing stuff. Works with posterous as well!xD Also ReadItLater is a usefull plugin. Thanks! Shareaholic (Firefox plugin) and the integrated TBUZZ saves me a lot of time tweeting, Facebooking and sharing stuff. Works with posterous as well!xD

Also ReadItLater is a usefull plugin.

Thanks!

]]> By: E. Thai http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41552 E. Thai Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:34:50 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41552 First time visitor. Great blog! As for this post - what great timing! Just a few days ago, I spoke with my husband about this exact topic. I decided I needed a schedule so that I won't spend my entire day on the internet. Sure, I'm writing, reading about how to write better, blogging, reading emails, online news and all the good stuff, but enough is enough. I don't dare twitter. When you are neglecting your exercise, your household chores and your spouse, that spells trouble with a big T. My recent post <a href="http://mvmaithai.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-lights-at-gaylord-opryland.html" target="_blank">Christmas lights at Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee</a> First time visitor. Great blog!
As for this post – what great timing! Just a few days ago, I spoke with my husband about this exact topic. I decided I needed a schedule so that I won't spend my entire day on the internet. Sure, I'm writing, reading about how to write better, blogging, reading emails, online news and all the good stuff, but enough is enough. I don't dare twitter. When you are neglecting your exercise, your household chores and your spouse, that spells trouble with a big T.
My recent post Christmas lights at Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee

]]> By: Forrest Long http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41550 Forrest Long Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:26:34 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41550 Good post! One indicator of internet addiction is how you handle a day when your net provider crashes. It's not the end of the world. Life will go on. The internet may replace television time but even surfing great sites can be a waste of precious time. And we find ourselves sacrificing things that are of first importance for something that we can really do without- information overload. Good post! One indicator of internet addiction is how you handle a day when your net provider crashes. It's not the end of the world. Life will go on. The internet may replace television time but even surfing great sites can be a waste of precious time. And we find ourselves sacrificing things that are of first importance for something that we can really do without- information overload.

]]> By: Karyn http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41549 Karyn Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:05:42 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41549 Mike, thanks for sharing my struggle for solutions with your readers. The comments validate my suspicion - I'm not the only one who battles with the black hole of "digistraction." (I love that term, Clay!) My prayers are with each of you today who have recognized a need for reevaluation. David, I hope those dishes are clean and put away. ;) Mike, you surely know we are all dying to know your score. I hope you'll share! I'd love to connect with you all on Twitter (@KarynBrownlee), so we can help encourage each other to keep first things first. Mike, thanks for sharing my struggle for solutions with your readers. The comments validate my suspicion – I’m not the only one who battles with the black hole of “digistraction.” (I love that term, Clay!) My prayers are with each of you today who have recognized a need for reevaluation. David, I hope those dishes are clean and put away. ;) Mike, you surely know we are all dying to know your score. I hope you’ll share!

I’d love to connect with you all on Twitter (@KarynBrownlee), so we can help encourage each other to keep first things first.

]]> By: Anne Lang Bundy http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41547 Anne Lang Bundy Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:57:24 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41547 My score was 41. When I read the assessment, I know 41 is a little low. Like Peter, I have to suspect I'm not as honest with myself as I should be. Perhaps the assessment should average in a spouse's responses. But then, like Mike, I'd be afraid to take the test. My score was 41. When I read the assessment, I know 41 is a little low. Like Peter, I have to suspect I'm not as honest with myself as I should be.

Perhaps the assessment should average in a spouse's responses. But then, like Mike, I'd be afraid to take the test.

]]> By: 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life « Internet Cafe Solution http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41546 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life « Internet Cafe Solution Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:52:15 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41546 [...] The rest is here: 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life [...] [...] The rest is here: 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life [...]

]]> By: Pat Brownlee http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41543 Pat Brownlee Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:42:56 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41543 I definitely am not addicted, but I do love to read ANYTHING you write, Karyn, mabye it's because we share the same last name. Your writing as well as your speaking are always so transparent and many times convicting to me personally...and that's a good thng. I definitely am not addicted, but I do love to read ANYTHING you write, Karyn, mabye it’s because we share the same last name. Your writing as well as your speaking are always so transparent and many times convicting to me personally…and that’s a good thng.

]]> By: Derek http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41545 Derek Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:40:53 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41545 Great topic, Karyn. I'm off Facebook and Twitter now, since those two produced the least reward for the time spent. But I still read many blogs each day. My recent post <a href="http://true-small-caps.blogspot.com/2009/12/decoding-lost-symbol.html" target="_blank">Decoding the Lost Symbol</a> Great topic, Karyn. I'm off Facebook and Twitter now, since those two produced the least reward for the time spent. But I still read many blogs each day.
My recent post Decoding the Lost Symbol

]]> By: 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41542 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:09:02 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41542 [...] Continued here:  7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life [...] [...] Continued here:  7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life [...]

]]> By: 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life « All About Internet http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41541 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life « All About Internet Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:37:36 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41541 [...] Link: 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life [...] [...] Link: 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life [...]

]]> By: Vicki Small http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41540 Vicki Small Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:07:49 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41540 I'm getting off. Really! I mean it! I'm getting off. Really! I mean it!

]]> By: Vicki Small http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41539 Vicki Small Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:05:45 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41539 Me, too! And I think I'll get off of this thing, right after I Share this post on FB! :S Me, too! And I think I'll get off of this thing, right after I Share this post on FB! :S

]]> By: David Knapp http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41538 David Knapp Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:47:08 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41538 Me too! I think I know the answer and I would rather not find out. My recent post <a href="http://mosaicmercy.com/1877/top-5-christmas-movies/" target="_blank">Top 5 Christmas Movies</a> Me too! I think I know the answer and I would rather not find out.
My recent post Top 5 Christmas Movies

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41537 Michael Hyatt Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:40:03 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41537 I love the term, “digistraction.” That's a new one for me. It definitely describes what all of us experience. Thanks. I love the term, “digistraction.” That's a new one for me. It definitely describes what all of us experience. Thanks.

]]> By: ClayofCO http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41536 ClayofCO Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:23:51 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41536 Good post. I'm not addicted, but I am infected. It's an mental virus. A big time-eater for me is what I call "digistraction." For me, it's going to a site for a specific purpose, getting distracted by an interesting link so I click on it, which takes me down a digital rabbit hole of additional links until I forget original thing I went online for. Long digital detours going nowhere. Case in point. As I was writing this comment, I started wondering if anyone else used the term "digistraction," which set me off on a wild Google-chase to see when it originated, and...well, you get the idea. (FTR, it was entered in the Urban Dictionary on April 18, 2007, and seems to have originated in Germanry.) I don't think there's a known cure for the digistraction virus, but Karyn's suggestions are like the doctor saying to "eat well, rest, and drink plenty of water." Good, commonsense advice. Good post. I'm not addicted, but I am infected. It's an mental virus.

A big time-eater for me is what I call "digistraction." For me, it's going to a site for a specific purpose, getting distracted by an interesting link so I click on it, which takes me down a digital rabbit hole of additional links until I forget original thing I went online for. Long digital detours going nowhere.

Case in point. As I was writing this comment, I started wondering if anyone else used the term "digistraction," which set me off on a wild Google-chase to see when it originated, and…well, you get the idea. (FTR, it was entered in the Urban Dictionary on April 18, 2007, and seems to have originated in Germanry.)

I don't think there's a known cure for the digistraction virus, but Karyn's suggestions are like the doctor saying to "eat well, rest, and drink plenty of water." Good, commonsense advice.

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41534 Michael Hyatt Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:05:50 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41534 I haven't taken the test yet. I think I’m afraid to know the results! I haven't taken the test yet. I think I’m afraid to know the results!

]]> By: Patrick MacNamara http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41533 Patrick MacNamara Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:58:11 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41533 Thank you, Karyn, for this timely post. As more and more of life is moving online, I believe the key is balance. As a father and husband, it's my desire to provide not only quality time with my children and wife but also enough time. Because of your post I'm re-evaluating my schedule to make sure I keep first things first. I particularly like number seven on your list. What a great idea that I'd like to implement! God Bless! Thank you, Karyn, for this timely post.

As more and more of life is moving online, I believe the key is balance. As a father and husband, it's my desire to provide not only quality time with my children and wife but also enough time.

Because of your post I'm re-evaluating my schedule to make sure I keep first things first. I particularly like number seven on your list. What a great idea that I'd like to implement!

God Bless!

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41532 Michael Hyatt Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:56:19 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41532 Yea, me, too. I think the Internet is the new TV and can be a huge time suck. Yea, me, too. I think the Internet is the new TV and can be a huge time suck.

]]> By: Peter_P http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41531 Peter_P Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:54:03 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41531 Great post. I actually scored 18 on the test although that's totally wrong because I know I have an addiction problem! In England, many people are alchoholics and don't realize it because going to a pub or having a drink at home is such a normal part of life that they don't realize they are dependent. I think that increasingly with the iphone and other internet enabled devices, people will become dependent on and addicted to the internet without realizing it! My recent post <a href="http:\/\/feedproxy.google.com\/~r\/RediscoveringTheChurch\/~3\/zoAqO_ezCR4\/" target="_blank">The Church is AWESOME</a> Great post.

I actually scored 18 on the test although that's totally wrong because I know I have an addiction problem!

In England, many people are alchoholics and don't realize it because going to a pub or having a drink at home is such a normal part of life that they don't realize they are dependent. I think that increasingly with the iphone and other internet enabled devices, people will become dependent on and addicted to the internet without realizing it!
My recent post The Church is AWESOME

]]> By: Christianne http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41530 Christianne Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:49:37 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41530 This is such a timely and important post. Thank you, Karyn, for being honest about your own struggles, honest about the reality of this addiction's pull on us, and honest about some ways to curb it. Interestingly enough, I recently joined Twitter as a way to focus my life's purpose and hold myself accountable to living each day in light of it. This was a result of reading Michael's post on 12 reasons to start twittering. I shied away from joining a long time, but this intentional purpose for its use in my life is proving helpful to focus my days. My recent post <a href="http://www.stillforming.com/home/2009/12/2/learning-the-limits-of-our-love.html" target="_blank">Learning the Limits of Our Love</a> This is such a timely and important post. Thank you, Karyn, for being honest about your own struggles, honest about the reality of this addiction's pull on us, and honest about some ways to curb it.

Interestingly enough, I recently joined Twitter as a way to focus my life's purpose and hold myself accountable to living each day in light of it. This was a result of reading Michael's post on 12 reasons to start twittering. I shied away from joining a long time, but this intentional purpose for its use in my life is proving helpful to focus my days.
My recent post Learning the Limits of Our Love

]]> By: janetober http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41529 janetober Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:47:12 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41529 Thanks - I needed this! Its easy to justify the time I spend online because I'm not looking at sites that aren't good for me. It's all good stuff - but I need some boundaries. Thanks – I needed this! Its easy to justify the time I spend online because I'm not looking at sites that aren't good for me. It's all good stuff – but I need some boundaries.

]]> By: jojoagot http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41528 jojoagot Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:40:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41528 I tried the test and got a score of 34. Results say I'm an average internet user but I think the test is not comprehensive enough. It gave me insights about addiction though. Thanks for the link Karyn and Michael. My recent post <a href="http:\/\/christianreflections.org\/2009\/12\/03\/oh-no-hes-talking-about-money-again\/" target="_blank">Oh No, He’s Talking About Money Again!</a> I tried the test and got a score of 34. Results say I'm an average internet user but I think the test is not comprehensive enough. It gave me insights about addiction though. Thanks for the link Karyn and Michael.
My recent post Oh No, He’s Talking About Money Again!

]]> By: jojoagot http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41527 jojoagot Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:40:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41527 I tried the test and got a score of 34. Results say I'm an average internet user but I think the test is not comprehensive enough. It gave me insights about addiction though. Thanks for the link Karyn and Michael. My recent post <a href="http:\/\/christianreflections.org\/2009\/12\/03\/oh-no-hes-talking-about-money-again\/" target="_blank">Oh No, He’s Talking About Money Again!</a> I tried the test and got a score of 34. Results say I'm an average internet user but I think the test is not comprehensive enough. It gave me insights about addiction though. Thanks for the link Karyn and Michael.
My recent post Oh No, He’s Talking About Money Again!

]]> By: Tami http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41526 Tami Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:24:11 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41526 Great counsel Karyn, You are one wise woman. Thanks for the perspective and thanks to Mike for making you his guest. All good stuff, my friend. You go girl! Great counsel Karyn,

You are one wise woman.
Thanks for the perspective and thanks to Mike for making you his guest.
All good stuff, my friend.

You go girl!

]]> By: Rocco http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41525 Rocco Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:16:24 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41525 These are great! Unfortunately, My current career has me with technology and online all day. I am also in school full time (online*) as well, so I can get away from technology. *Yeah, kinda funny! These are great!

Unfortunately, My current career has me with technology and online all day. I am also in school full time (online*) as well, so I can get away from technology.

*Yeah, kinda funny!

]]> By: Christine http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41523 Christine Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:09:16 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41523 I have always been so smug that I don't watch more than 1 - 2 hours of tv a week but recently discovered I was spending 1 - 2 hours a day bumming around on-line. All good sites mind you, a lot of Christian bloggers or family related themes, but still.........that much time gone every day let's me know that I better reign it in! I have always been so smug that I don't watch more than 1 – 2 hours of tv a week but recently discovered I was spending 1 – 2 hours a day bumming around on-line. All good sites mind you, a lot of Christian bloggers or family related themes, but still………that much time gone every day let's me know that I better reign it in!

]]> By: uberVU - social comments http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41522 uberVU - social comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:06:13 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41522 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by thowington: 7 Strategies for Keeping the Internet from Taking Over Your Life http://ff.im/-ctGkT... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: David Knapp http://michaelhyatt.com/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html/comment-page-1#comment-41521 David Knapp Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:55:07 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/12/7-strategies-for-keeping-the-internet-from-taking-over-your-life.html#comment-41521 I don't manage my online time very well. I recently set up a paid hosting blog and have found myself getting 4 or 5 hours of sleep a night. I need at least 7 hours! =/ Your post has inspired me to do the dishes. I think I have neglected some house chores. Thank you. My recent post <a href="http://mosaicmercy.com/1937/elfyourself/" target="_blank">ElfYourself</a> I don't manage my online time very well. I recently set up a paid hosting blog and have found myself getting 4 or 5 hours of sleep a night. I need at least 7 hours! =/

Your post has inspired me to do the dishes. I think I have neglected some house chores. Thank you.
My recent post ElfYourself

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