tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post7702096275859403390..comments2024-03-15T15:26:03.987-05:00Comments on Melissa Maygrove: Driven to distractionMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-6485805814227355262014-10-10T07:53:57.000-05:002014-10-10T07:53:57.000-05:00And that's the rub... the need to do both. I d...And that's the rub... the need to do both. I don't want to totally cut myself off. My main problem is my phone. I'm currently playing around with the notification settings. I just might be able to get what I need without buying some app. ;)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-63696499316586765372014-10-10T07:40:49.885-05:002014-10-10T07:40:49.885-05:00I really don't need those kinds of apps since ...I really don't need those kinds of apps since I often have so little time to write that when I sit down in front of the computer I don't want to do anything else but write. In fact, I should probably spend more time on social media making connections with others.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-68801116672970017812014-10-09T14:29:09.520-05:002014-10-09T14:29:09.520-05:00What I think is that companies are taking advantag...What I think is that companies are taking advantage of people inability to control themselves and not cave into distractions. It's clearly working, since folks are spending money to have their tech devices tailored towards this end. No surprise. Smart marketing. I'd rather save the money and work on my social media issues with myself.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-89790974563541601242014-10-09T07:32:56.683-05:002014-10-09T07:32:56.683-05:00Exactly my problem... well, because of the notific...Exactly my problem... well, because of the notifications that pull me out of my story's world.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-656754670308515772014-10-09T07:30:17.603-05:002014-10-09T07:30:17.603-05:00hahahahahahaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-47854370918584373172014-10-09T07:29:34.645-05:002014-10-09T07:29:34.645-05:00Oh, Mason. You're as elitist as they get. :P
...Oh, Mason. You're as elitist as they get. :P<br /><br />Seriously, I agree. These wouldn't help me much. The computer part, I've fairly mastered.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-51287923956720731582014-10-09T07:17:57.288-05:002014-10-09T07:17:57.288-05:00True. LOLTrue. LOLMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-23432027172383633932014-10-09T07:17:41.907-05:002014-10-09T07:17:41.907-05:00True. Not so easily done on a smart phone, though....True. Not so easily done on a smart phone, though. I have yet to figure out how to turn off only select notifications. I need to still get texts and calls.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-35657013445005394612014-10-09T07:16:36.415-05:002014-10-09T07:16:36.415-05:00LOL Yes! LOL Yes! Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-41739543623704505292014-10-09T07:14:44.000-05:002014-10-09T07:14:44.000-05:00Hahaha! I love how your mind works. :PHahaha! I love how your mind works. :PMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-66182494023611672632014-10-09T07:14:10.453-05:002014-10-09T07:14:10.453-05:00The one that gives stats on various usage could be...The one that gives stats on various usage could be useful, at least at first, to help one see where their time is being spent. It might make it easier to set limits and make a schedule. Timer time! :D Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-85256801226914216732014-10-09T07:12:34.930-05:002014-10-09T07:12:34.930-05:00Social media has too many enticing bunny trails. :...Social media has too many enticing bunny trails. :PMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-41104374570112814032014-10-09T07:11:44.354-05:002014-10-09T07:11:44.354-05:00I have been known to set an alarm on my phone. :)I have been known to set an alarm on my phone. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-34977898849956866462014-10-09T07:11:07.562-05:002014-10-09T07:11:07.562-05:00hahahahahahaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-79388276034226327652014-10-09T07:10:50.533-05:002014-10-09T07:10:50.533-05:00LOL, me, too. :PLOL, me, too. :PMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-89404470440372734412014-10-09T07:10:12.438-05:002014-10-09T07:10:12.438-05:00I've got the computer thing solved by just clo...I've got the computer thing solved by just closing the browsers. It's my smart phone that's the issue. If I turn off all notifications, then I won't know if my family members text me. Sometimes those texts are urgent.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-38057611215097893372014-10-09T03:05:46.722-05:002014-10-09T03:05:46.722-05:00Great post, but I tend to check emails on phone if...Great post, but I tend to check emails on phone if I get off internet while writing. Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-28072055218393705482014-10-08T22:04:49.910-05:002014-10-08T22:04:49.910-05:00Hmmm interesting! But, like you--I'm a total ...Hmmm interesting! But, like you--I'm a total web browser/googler when I'm writing. Holy crap, my entire romanticized ideal of "if only I lived in the ... such and such era before computers.." was just shattered by this realization HAHAAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284720973335464231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-23105212201827181102014-10-08T20:13:04.308-05:002014-10-08T20:13:04.308-05:00Ehh... call me elitist or some other unflattering ...Ehh... call me elitist or some other unflattering adjective, but I've long thought that since writing itself requires a lot of discipline (at least the way I do it), keeping away from social media and other distractions while writing shouldn't be that difficult. I've thought about checking Twitter and the like while writing, but I stop myself, and continue writing. If apps like these can help someone, cool, but I don't think I'll ever need them.Mason T. Matchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382636658554302699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-60641583565362546562014-10-08T17:13:52.457-05:002014-10-08T17:13:52.457-05:00I think the easier and cheaper way to turn off you...I think the easier and cheaper way to turn off your internet service is to unplug your modem :P.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-40663522114811489872014-10-08T14:55:24.516-05:002014-10-08T14:55:24.516-05:00Seems to me there are a bunch of people out there ...Seems to me there are a bunch of people out there trying to make money by scamming folks. If I don't want any interruptions I simply log off or close my Facebook, Twitter, and email accounts. And it's free!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01796652110083258296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-67312542094976092902014-10-08T14:41:57.025-05:002014-10-08T14:41:57.025-05:00I think they would be really great for when you wa...I think they would be really great for when you wanted your kids to study.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-42670560855339435202014-10-08T13:58:10.119-05:002014-10-08T13:58:10.119-05:00The first one reminded me of a part of the book Re...The first one reminded me of a part of the book Ready Player One, where the main character couldn't log into the net (Matrix style) until he exercised.<br /><br />Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-64545894241482643462014-10-08T12:26:56.084-05:002014-10-08T12:26:56.084-05:00I'm not sure any of these would work for me. I...I'm not sure any of these would work for me. I'd probably pay the money and then end up surfing the net on another device, lol. I've been trying to disconnect lately but it's tough because we have to remain active on social media to continue building our platforms. But hopefully, I'll be able to find a balance, and soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-45778891842001041652014-10-08T12:11:10.350-05:002014-10-08T12:11:10.350-05:00If I'm writing on my laptop, I keep only one w...If I'm writing on my laptop, I keep only one window open for research purposes, like checking on the definition of a word. No email, no blog, etc. <br /><br />And for general unplugging, I have set times and/or deadlines for checking email, blog stuff etc. It doesn't always work but it helps. :)<br /><br />Madeline @ <a href="http://MadelineMora-Summonte.com/" rel="nofollow">The Shellshank Redemption</a>Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com