a new study<\/a> that says the more we use our smartphones, the more impulsive we are.\u00a0 Adding to the research already out there that says\u00a0 “excessive screen time has negative impacts.\u00a0 Smartphone use can make headaches worse, can disrupt sleep patterns and can negatively impact mental health.”<\/p>\nYep.\u00a0 It’s not easy.\u00a0 I realize I was addicted to those little notifications.\u00a0 I was checking a post for likes and comments right after I shared it.\u00a0 I was looking for some kind of comfort or affirmation and I didn’t like that.\u00a0 I was starting to criticize myself and compare myself and question myself.\u00a0 I really didn’t like that.<\/p>\n
It’s been six days and so far I feel better for it.<\/p>\n
Instead of social media, I’ve reached out to people in other ways to stay connected.<\/p>\n
I’ve had more time to do other things.<\/p>\n
I’m also changing some other habits.\u00a0 I’ve gone back to regular TV viewing.\u00a0 This Is Us.\u00a0 Every Tuesday at 9.\u00a0 I look forward to a day on the calendar.\u00a0 But I guess This is Us isn’t back until January?\u00a0 That’s cruel and unfair in an already cruel pandemic world. (smile)<\/p>\n
The Crown came out on Sunday.\u00a0 I’ve decided I’m going to dedicate Sunday night at 9 to watching ONE episode.\u00a0 NO binge watching.\u00a0 Which is a habit I was easily getting into.\u00a0 I mean, I’m calling the cast of Schitt’s Creek my family.\u00a0 They’re in my living room every night and have been for months.\u00a0 I love you Dan Levy.\u00a0 Call me.\u00a0 (smile)<\/p>\n
This pandemic has been HARD.\u00a0 People are tired and frustrated and just want it to be over.\u00a0 Me too.<\/p>\n
But I know for me, I need to be careful about what I’m thinking about and watching right now more than ever.<\/p>\n
So I’m changing some habits to help me through it.<\/p>\n
I want more happy in my life.\u00a0 I want something to look forward to.\u00a0 Because for the past few months of working from home, every day has felt the same and I need to shake things up and make sure that I keep focusing on simple things that bring me joy.<\/p>\n
You can chose what you surround yourself with and I’m choosing positivity.<\/p>\n
If anyone would like to reach out to me – send me an email ANYTIME cbuchanan@blackburnradio.com.\u00a0 Send me an old fashioned letter 1415 London Road, Sarnia, ON N7S 1P6.\u00a0 I would love to exchange Christmas cards!<\/p>\n
Less is more still means something and I know for me I want to get back to that.<\/p>\n
We have so much information coming at us every single day.<\/p>\n
Let’s get back to simple things that bring us joy.<\/p>\n
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