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I've always liked the part during airplane flights when the flight attendants say
to turn off everything with an "on/off switch."
I'm a technology addict [see: phone, cameras, cameras in phones, laptops, & everything within these products like the Internet, apps, so on and so forth] and the two or three or fifteen hours on a plane when I can shut myself out from all of that and just stare out the window at fluffy clouds, listen to some music, write and read magazines, and just get lost in my thoughts is time that I cherish.

Today, for a writing project, I turned off all technology for the whole day.
...
And it sucked.
I was so excited about getting to engage in real conversations and to sit in a sunny spot and journal. I was excited to take actual handwritten notes in class. I was ready to get up at the crack of dawn and go running without music or mile trackers, to have a meal without the distraction of constant buzzing, to read a book and rest my mind and all that.

It's not as great as it sounds.

I mean certainly, I enjoy time off from technology. I like going to a coffee shop and journaling and reading books and all that... but it's really different when you are actively restraining yourself from checking your e-mails. With the conscious knowledge that you can't do something... it's kind of awful. On an airplane, everyone has their electronics off. In everyday life, well, it's kind of just you because you had this bright idea to do so.

It's important to have quality "unplugged" time.
But not to the point of forcing yourself not to read blogs and watch a Youtube music video or click around Pinterest or having a hilarious emoticon conversation with a friend,
because sometimes those are the really good things in life too.

19 comments

  1. So true, you think it's going to be better without technology, and when you're without it that's all you think about. I need to get out of that rut too. Cheers to carrying our phones around us less!

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  2. Oh I know. I love my internet time, and friends. I think you can feel it in your gut when you need a break, and then take a break, and then move on. Love the image, I want a fuzzy chair!

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  3. Haha, that fuzzy chair is amazing. Btw, Happy Halloween!!! Check out the spoooooky desserts I made! http://rubiesemeralds.blogspot.com/2012/10/boo-happy-halloween.html

    xoxo

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  4. I definitely have to better at getting "unplugged" for sure. For me I'm attached to my phone 24/7!
    xo TJ

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  5. i definitely enjoy those tech free moments as well, sometimes it gets a bit annoying when everyone around you is constantly plugged in. but i'm also super dependent on technology too!

    happy halloween!

    http://www.counttofour.com

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  6. I also love the tech free moments, I always devour them when I'm at the airport or in new surroundings because I think it might go off or something..I like the picture the work area is very cool & chic!

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  7. not having an iphone here for awile was actually pretty nice. i got to unplug and i actually really enjoyed not being able to "connect" unless i was at home

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  8. that sounds like a serious challenge! I might start with "tech-free" hours instead of a full day :) x

    www.glittersgold.com

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  9. Amazing post!

    2 words.. LOVE IT!

    Love,

    Janice
    the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.com

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  10. Oh so true... For the past few days I've been a lot into bird watching and it makes me realize, 'Oh my God! I've been missing these for so many years now'!!! :)
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  11. I do like a good balance. I haven't had my phone for a week (dropped it in water), and I realized about a day into it that I just might be addicted. This week has been a good detox for me :-)

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  12. Your office is beautiful!! I'm in the process of decorating mine...yours is inspirational :)

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  13. I agree! Taking a break from technology and the internet is absolutely necessary! Can't strain your eyes in front of the computer all day long! Ain't good for the body either!

    The Krystel Book

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  14. Ahh, my boyfriend gets mad at me all the time for Instagram..I definitely think I need to unplug once in a while as much as it pains me to!!

    -Stephanie
    @LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

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  15. I applaud you for having the restraint to turn off all of your technology for a day! That would drive me nuts! I agree with you though, it's nice when you can just be unplugged on airplanes without having to worry about it. Getting lost in your thoughts is a nice break from being filled with other people's thoughts through technology and text messages.

    xx

    Erin @ http://www.truffles-ruffles.com/

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  16. i make a point when i travel to have no technology on if possible. i never realized how addicted to it i was until i didn't have it.

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  17. you are so right.. airplane time is like great time to catch up on reading, sleep, writing... whatever! It's crazy how so many people (including me) are seriously addicted to technology. I can't even imagine what the future will be like!

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  18. That chair is amazing!

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    www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

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