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Yes, I got rid of my smartphone a few years ago. Personally, my challenge wasn't so much social media, but that I simply couldn't handle being so connected. Ult
by kyrofa 4y ago
Yes, I got rid of my smartphone a few years ago. Personally, my challenge wasn't so much social media, but that I simply couldn't handle being so connected. Ultimately, I have a self-discipline problem, and I know it. I shattered my own concentration, attention span, and memory, and I _still_ feel like I'm slowly putting myself back together.
There are certainly downsides, I wrote about it a bit[1], but for me, the upsides are worth it all. Not everyone suffers from the same issues, of course, but I've been pleased at the changes in myself and my family.
[1]: https://kyrofa.com/posts/my-phone-isn-t-as-smart-as-yours/ https://kyrofa.com/posts/my-phone-isn-t-as-smart-as-yours/
- shepherdjerred 4y ago> Ultimately, I have a self-discipline problem, and I know it. I shattered my own concentration, attention span, and memory, and I _still_ feel like I'm slowly putting myself back together. This is how I feel. I'm not sure if it's rooted in something deeper and it's just a symptom, or if it's truly the problem.
- kyrofa 4y agoThen we have similar struggles. I've found that there are various ways to attack self-discipline problems. Step one is trying to make it hard for yourself to fall. For me, that means not having cookies/candy/etc. in the house, and nowadays using a flip phone. Step 2 is actually trying to grow some self-control. I've been fasting Wednesdays and Fridays for this, and I do believe it's helping, but it's not a quick fix. I'll let you know if I figure out more steps :) . It's a journey, to be sure. Having a wife who's onboard with everything helps a lot.