For the last seven days I didn't use, or go anywhere near, the internet. Complete abstinence (so to speak). Have others tried the same?

[Snsl153]

How I see people enslaved by technology

I didn't even check emails, and for most of that time my flip-phone was in a drawer (I don't even have a so-called smartphone). Strangely enough, I didn't miss at all the pointless rumours, gossip, opinions masquerading as "news", and all the petty small-mindedness, stupidity and hate. My mood actually improved :)

I've never done this, because my smartphone controls my whole life, it defines me as a person.

Never tried this, but it sounds like a great idea! :)

Yes, I've tried this at least once

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I should add, however, that if you run a small business that relies upon the internet in some way, then perhaps you should only attempt this if you ever get the chance to take a holiday. I don't have to worry about constantly being in contact with anyone, which is one of the reasons why I did it. Even so, if modern life is driving you insane, then perhaps the time has come to ditch it.

[zeitgeist057]

Yeah not really possible for me. My work requires all these online trainings, at least 1-2 every month, sometimes more. I have to use zoom for weekly staff meetings. I’m also an online student and have to log in pretty much every day for assignment submissions as well as zoom lectures and using lots of online resources for research. They also have us do tons of documentation using sites like Google Docs, signing forms and keeping track of hours.

i would love to take a computer/device break, but it’s not an option with my current life.

[Rizwan_khan]

I also don't want to be slave of any gadgets or internet but now a days our life is not run without internet and mobile phones. But whenever i get cahnce to stay away from gadgets and internet i take that chance straight away.

[Flower7]

I haven’t done this yet, but it seems very refreshing.

[athlete_7]

I ve tried it it feels fresh always to connect to local life. Than to just browse on net. i increased my focus and study time too i was way less distracted. I did for 6 months abstainace. Abstaince helps plus u dont get urge to pick up mobile again and again
. I found it great tbh.

[HighValue]

I like to do that when I am on vacation. I will probably do it again this summer for a week or two.

[H8INCHES]

I dumped FB and never had IG or Twitter. That made my life 1000 times better.

[TrillXHippy]

Last 7 days as in 14 hours ago and days before that?

[Snsl153]

Prior to yesterday.

[TrillXHippy]

Oh okay gotcha. I haven’t tried that yet

[Blueeyes81]

I use to do this fairly regularly. Not so much anymore.

[Rahul8124]

Never tried but glad you are back 😇

[888theGreat]

but you missed me ans came back?

[Alex8736]

All the time when I need to get things done

[GalaxyofVaders69]

Never have tried that!
Should I?

[Snsl153]

Yes, try it sometime. See what happens.

[GalaxyofVaders69]

I might consider it! I know some people say its freeing in a way?

[Snsl153]

Yes, it certainly was for me!

[GalaxyofVaders69]

Alright!
Well, until then I am here to ask questions, and get answers! :)

[Anonymous]

Last time I went that long without I was in jail.

[msc545]

I can't do it