When re-evaluating how to find balance in life, I often look back at technology and how to curb the number of hours it encroaches into my life. I resolve to spend a little less time on Facebook and decide that I don't need to be an early adopter of the latest i-gadget. At this point, you might be saying, “this is a blog and you're talking about LESS technology?”
Humans need rest – full rest from the hectic pace of the day. Surfing the Web in the wee hours actually becomes counterproductive to achieving balance and rest. Set a reasonable schedule for online activity. This is especially important for those like me who spend the workday on a computer.
Consider these tips -
Two hours before bed, shut down your computer and resolve not to use your smartphone for Web surfing.
During vacation time, take a vacation from your e-mails, tweets and Facebook. At the hotel, avoid the computers in the lobby set aside for guests.
Don't forsake in-person human interaction – there's no substitute for friends, family, and the type of interaction you get at church or volunteer work.
The bottom line is to make more choices in favor of the real world – not the virtual world.
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