Confession Time

I once was grounded from my phone and computer for two months. During this time, I was forced to do other things instead of using my phone and computer for hours. I began doing my homework in advance, studying, cleaning my room, and working out more. I eventually realized that these habits I had formed were unnecessary and that they also made me waste a lot of time. I learned to live without them.

I enjoyed the feeling of not worrying about tests and homework because I was prepared. I hadn't realized before that I used my phone and computer so much and how big of a distraction they were to me. I did not even watch television for this month because I was so focused on working. Being without a phone and computer helped me work harder, stay focused, realize how much I used my electronics in general, and how much I do not need these items. I did not need to check my phone every minute and I did not need to mindlessly watch YouTube for no reason. I also did not miss any plans because I saw my friends every day at school and we made plans there.

Breaking the phone and computer habit was a great accomplishment at the time and It helped me realize many things. Since then I have used my phone a lot more and have mindlessly had YouTube playing in the background. Writing about this makes me want to attempt a much simpler and more focused life again, however I probably won’t.