I deactivated my Facebook account yesterday. I realized I spend too much time on there. After I deactivated, I noticed myself reaching for my phone to check my Facebook at least 20 times since yesterday. It's amazing how a little thing such as that can consume so much for time and take the focus off the more important things in life. After I post a status, I noticed myself checking it every 5 minutes to see if someone liked it or commented on it. I was disgusted with myself at how self-centered I'd become. So I decided that I need a break from the virtual world and become more involved with the real world. This doesn't mean I'm quitting for good but I just won't exist on there for a week or 2, if not more. Hopefully, this will help me break some bad habits I've developed over the years. My phone is in danger of going in exile but I'll be keeping it around for a little bit longer so people can get in touch with me.
So, be sure to look up at least once in a while and view the world around you. Don't take life for granted because sooner or later, our time on earth will run out. Make the best of every minute that is given to you so you will have fewer regrets. I challenge you to leave your phone in your car for one day when you're at work or school, and see the huge difference between being dependent on technology and having technology depend on you.
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