I'm on Facebook a lot. It's integrated into my daily life. Granted, I don't just use it for personal nosiness (although I do use it plenty for that). I use it for my business, my work, my volunteer work, and to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. But the extent to which I use it is not healthy.
Since I work at home and spend a great deal of time on my computer, it's pretty normal for me to have Facebook running in the background. And to my detriment, I have the kind of personality where I'm always looking for quick satisfaction - whether that's in food or in Facebook, it's how I satisfy my urge for happiness.
When I have housework I'm not feeling particularly motivated to carry out, or if I encounter a roadblock in a business project that's going to take some time and energy to work through, I take a Facebook break / eat some chocolate. It's temporary relief, but it never solves the issue. Quite frankly, it's seriously interfering with my ability to be a productive member of society. My time could (and should) be better spent.
Don't read me the wrong way - I am not anti-Facebook. It serves a great purpose - I love how it keeps me connected with old, new and emerging friends. I have a strong desire for 'sense of belonging'. It's why I love to travel - it makes me feel like I am part of the world's people. I enjoy being part of a team that works together to bring mutual goals to reality. I am overly enthusiastic about being Canadian and how we proudly come together to celebrate our Canadianism. I am a devoted child of nature. And I like feeling like I am part of an energetic online community via my Facebook profile, statuses and updates.
It's time for a break though. Earlier this morning I fervently posted last minute profile updates and am ready to swear off of Facebook for the next 7 days. Sigh. As much as I'll miss it, I'm really interested to find out just how drastically my productivity levels will be affected without the distraction. I actually feel a little relieved to break free for a short period. Farewell Facebook Family, I'll see you in a week.
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