{"id":9491,"date":"2023-08-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=9491"},"modified":"2023-07-26T16:41:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T20:41:58","slug":"spend-less-time-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/spend-less-time-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend Less Time Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you looking to spend less time<\/a> online surfing websites, using social media, and hanging out in chat rooms?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want some helpful tips to help you reduce your screen time at home and work<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the internet is arguably one of the greatest inventions in history, it can also be one of the most distracting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a good idea to disconnect from the internet on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, you’ll find offer several tips to help you spend less time online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start a new hobby.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you been meaning to start a new hobby this year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why not try surfing, knitting, crochet, baking, or calligraphy? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about genealogy, walking, crafting, roller skating, or scrapbooking? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could pick up journaling<\/a>, painting, singing, watchmaking, or woodworking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or try stamp collecting, reading, pottery, birdwatching, or playing a musical instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you do, just make sure it is screen-free. Maybe there\u2019s an old hobby of yours you\u2019d like to start-up again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disable your internet connection.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you sit down to do some work, switch off the internet connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be less tempted to open to open up a web browser and start surfing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re really tempted, make sure you completely log out of your social media and email<\/a> accounts before disabling your internet connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you press the \u201cLog Off\u201d button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend time with your friends and family.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Isn\u2019t it about time you spent some time with the people you love? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could set up coffee breaks, lunch<\/a> dates, dinners, playdates, <\/b>walk dates, game nights, or outings to the park, museum, or concert hall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a real online-free experience, ask everyone to switch off their electronic devices, too, and simply enjoy one another\u2019s company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set up an offline device.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you own a desktop, as well as other electronic devices, such as a tablet or laptop, consider setting up one of those devices to be wifi-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all applications or programs need to be connected to the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may find this setup to be particularly helpful if you need to spend your time focused<\/a> on a task, such as writing, reading articles, or designing graphics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conduct some on-site research.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to popular belief, everything isn\u2019t online. There\u2019s tons of information that hasn\u2019t yet been digitized! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just think of the information you may be missing that is only available in archives, books, photos, documents, or reports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try visiting your local library, a nearby research library, private bookstores or booksellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an appointment to visit the collections of a historical society or museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a website blocker.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re short on self-control, you may want to consider using a website blocker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These apps allow you to block your favorite websites for specific periods of time so you can get work done, or just spend less time in front of the screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do a quick online search for ‘website blocker’ apps to get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take an in-person class or course.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As convenient as online courses<\/a> and classes are, there is no substitute for learning a new skill in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll learn a new skill and meet new people. What’s more, you’ll get immediate feedback from your instructor or teacher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign up for a course at a nearby school, community center, or library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn off your electronic devices in the evening.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spending too much time online after work or school<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set a switch-off time and completely turn off your computer, cellphone or tablet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No sleep or standby modes are allowed; you absolutely must turn off the device completely so that the motor is not running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about you? Do you spend a lot of time on the internet? Which of these tips are you going to try out? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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