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Week 5: Too much screen time

This week was SO busy! I barely had time to catch my breath. My media intake was definitely a lot less than usual, aka no Netflix. However, I spent most of the time on my computer this week. I had a lot of projects and work that took a total of about 20 hours.

I didn't realize how much time is actually spent on the computer that I don't usually count as "media." But I did notice a difference this week because I had more trouble falling asleep. I know that using my computer is necessary and important, for both school and my job, but I want to spend less time on my computer closer to the time I go to bed. It's also so tempting to surf the internet late at night because there's nothing else going on. I think this will help me not only spend less time on it but also get a better night's rest.



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  1. rwelch22October 14, 2019 at 1:06 PM

    I totally know how this is!!! Sometimes it is so nice to take a break but some types of media are so necessary for the time of life we are in. You can do it though!

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  2. Julie McClellanOctober 20, 2019 at 7:50 PM

    School was so heavy this week for me too! I feel like I had no time to do anything but homework. I have found that I sleep so much better when I stay off my phone or computer before bed but it is definitely a lot harder when I've been doing homework all day and need to get my mind off of all of it before bed!

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