As I got frustrated that the newest app on my smartphone wasn't working, I asked myself what I did before I had a smartphone. Then I wondered what did I do before I had a cellphone. Life was much simpler before my cellphone was constantly alerting me to stuff or tempting me to check something like email, Facebook, weather, the list is limited only by the apps installed. And while I don't think I could do without a cellphone entirely, I do feel the need for less distractions, not to mention the cost of having multiple data-based devices.
So here's my theory...I'm going to remove all the extra apps from my smartphone, leaving just the basic items that any phone would have like texting, and oh yes, voice dialing. I have a Mini iPad to use for recreation, organization, and productivity and plan to use that instead of my cellphone. At least if I use my iPad, it will be a conscious choice, not my phone beeping (ie interrupting my life) about every post and email and alert...every minute of every day (and night, too)!
I've always been the first to show off the newest tech toys, but this experiment is designed to help me find a way to use my technology to enhance rather than distract from my life. Here I go, the data is off, the apps are next...old-school, here we come!
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