Do You Spent Too Much Time In Front Of Computers?

WHEN it comes to technology, some of us are guilty of making mistakes like posting too many photos no one cares about on Facebook, while others many not have installed that all important virus protection.

But there’s one mistake that we’re all probably making, and you could be doing it right now.

Experts say that we aren't taking enough time away from the computer screen, and this can cause some big health issues.

The Internet can be a valuable resource for education and fun, but how much is too much? Why can't people stop? Here are some tips to help you quit staring at the computer screen and get out and do something productive offline as well as online.

Do not feel bad about not reading the digital avalanche of email, blog posts, or web content. 

You'll never be "caught up" and that's okay. Get what you can get in a reasonable amount of time and don't worry about the rest. The important information will rise to the top. Don't feel guilty about marking everything as read or using the delete button. It can be your best friend.

Don't read everything word for word. 

Scanning and pattern recognition is a really important skill to have when you need to look at a lot of information. Don't feel that you have to read every blog post of the blogs you're tracking. It helps if you identify what you need to know before drinking from the fire hydrant.

Set time limits. Determine the appropriate amount of online time. 

Set a frequency for answering blog comments via email, doing outreach, reading blogs, writing posts and other tasks. Set the time of day to check in and a time limit - this is called time boxing. Stick to it; ignore your blog, email, or Twitter until those magic times. The idea is that you don't have to check your email or respond to Twitter or blog posts in real time. Remember to sort and prioritize what is urgent and what is not. 

Some parental control software includes time control functions that empowers to set the amount of time that a person may spend accessing the Internet or playing games or other computer activities. 

Know when to turn the computer off and take a walk. 

It is important to carve out patches of time to allow for understanding and processing the information you have consumed. This might mean disconnecting electronically on purpose. A scary thought to some, but yes, power down your computer and gadgets and go for a walk. If you feel you have lost your concentration and productivity, it may be due to the stress that you give yourself by staring at a monitor for too long.

Its time to turn off the computer and go for a walk

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