How to Stop Spending All Night on the Computer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine in advance how much time you want to spend on the internet.

   This works well if you have errands to run or chores to do around the house. , For example, if supper has to be made at 5:00 and it is 2:30, set the alarm. ,, This works better in chat rooms and IMs, but it can be effective in forums if there is a place for messages (such as the "Talk to Author" feature available on LifeGuide Hub). , No need for long farewells, a quick "gtg" (got to go) or "cya" (see you) will do just fine.
   
   This is not the time to wait around and see if anyone will respond to your goodbye message, just move on to the next step. , Even if you're only going to be off for fifteen minutes or so, a computer that has been turned off is less of a temptation than one that is left on. ,
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   Step 2: Set a timer if the time you will be on is shorter than an hour or so (most timers have a maximum of 1 1/2 to 2 hours).

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   Step 3: Set an alarm clock if you need to be off at a specific time.

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   Step 4: Place a Post-it note on the computer as to what you promised yourself you would do when the alarm or timer goes off.

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   Step 5: Let anyone you are speaking with know that you have to be off at a certain time.

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   Step 6: Tell everyone goodbye as soon as the alarm or timer goes off.

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   Step 7: Shut down the computer as you ordinarily would.

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   Step 8: Refer to your Post-it note and do what you promised yourself you would do.

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