Media Fast

Sunday through Tues of this week I did a media fast, which means no computer, no cell phone, no TV, no music, etc. I  had to do the fast as part of my Comms 101 class. I learned some valuable lessons about the advantages and disadvantages of going without.

Advantages

• I got more sleep. I couldn't waste time on Facebook, so I got to bed at a decent hour.
• No one could call and ask me to cover their shift for work.
• I spent more time reading the scriptures and writing in my journal.
• I spent more time face-to-face with actual people.

Disadvantages

• I couldn't confirm appointments and meetings. My home teaching appointment cancelled on me and I showed up anyway.
• I had to study for my tests without Power Point slides.
• I did not receive emails from my professors or my boss.
• I never had any idea what fun activities were going on.

So what?

I learned that my phone and email are very important in my life, not just for social purposes but for work and school. Facebook, on the other hand, is not essential.

Now what?

I had the most spiritual Sunday I've had in a long time. I should spend less time surfing the web and browsing through Facebook on Sunday and more time writing in my journal and reading scriptures. Also, if someone is nearby and I want to talk to them, I will go and knock on their door instead of texting back and forth. Personal contact is so much better.