I loved today’s lecture! It really got me thinking about how
involved and attached I am to my phone and my computer and the media –
particularly social media. I know that I am guilty of trying to multitask. In
fact, I think the majority of the time I am trying to multitask. After seeing
statistics, I don’t think I’m very successful at it, even though I’ve had lots
of practice. For me, this lesson was very motivating. I want to spend less time
on my phone and less time trying to multitask and more time involved and
focused on what is happening around me.
Especially with my relationships, I want to be more
involved. I do think that I’ve done fairly well with not letting my phone be a
distraction when I’m with friends and family, but I know I can do better. I now
have the goal to text less in some of these relationships. Not that all texting
is bad, but I want more phone calls or in person visits. I want more
face-to-face. I want to make sure that the people I’m with are getting my full
attention, because I in return would hope for theirs.
Another place where I know I need improvement is during my
homework and study time. I am constantly checking my phone aimlessly and
wasting so much time. My productivity level goes way down the more I check my
phone and I know my focus is lost every time I do it. I want to be able to sit
in class and not feel the urge to check my phone. This is a time where technology,
especially cell phones, is taking over. Though I know how valuable and
beneficial they are, I also don’t want it taking control of my life.
I liked the video that Professor Coyne showed at the end of
class. I have the goal to look up. I want to minimize my time on my phone and
really see what is happening around me. I don’t want to live through virtual
friends and I don’t wan to live through my cell phone screen. I want to live
with those around me and make real memories. Not just memories that look nice
on Instagram, but REAL memories that I only need those that really matter to
me, to remember with me.
I agree completely about the importance of reducing media multi-tasking. It is so hard to create boundaries in our own lives. One thing I've noticed is that even if I put my phone in another room while I study, the distraction is still there because I wonder if anyone has responded to my texts or I just get the urge to check something. It is ridiculous! I sometimes really do wonder how many of us have some level of an addiction. I like your goals and I hope to do the same!
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