Addictions - Good, Bad & In-Between
Monday, February 22, 2010
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There are all kinds of addictions. Many of us know about food addictions but there are drug addictions, alcohol addictions and plenty more. Some can be good for us if handled in the right way but many can be bad for us if taken to extreme like alcohol & that dreaded food!!! We need to find some kind of healthy balance for the food one for sure. Eliminating whole food groups (well, unless you are allergic) or always denying ourselves many times does not work. The in-between might be the better approach for most.
Many of us have read stories about the addiction to social media - Twitter, Facebook, email, texting, YouTube and more! The media say that the younger generation does not even know how to converse face to face anymore. I don't know if that is true BUT I can see how it happens. People rather text or email than call. Why meet with friends when you can chat via the internet. It is becoming an obsession & addiction.
How about blog addictions??? My husband says I am addicted to the blogging. I bet many of you out there ask yourself that same question each & every day. Sometimes I get on here to do some posting work & of course I want to read all the great blogs out there. Something to learn from each & every one of you. BUT, than I want to comment too! So, by the time I read, digest the message & comment on LOTS of blogs... well, hours have gone by & I say, "where has the day gone?". Many times I do all this reading/commenting before I get my own posts done or even the things I want to do for myself in terms of goals. It is like a catch 22 for me... I can't get off the merry-go-round at times. I think I am going to have to re-evaluate my computer time & my blog reading/commenting time in order to fulfill my own goals. I am sure many of you have thought the same thing. Some of you have even decided to blog less. This is hard for me but I do intend to do something about this soon or I will end up too old to do some of the things I still want to do! No, I am not going anywhere now but trying to figure it out.
QUESTION: Are you addicted to blogging? Do you spend too much time with social media and/or the blog world? Do you not do things for yourself & instead read way too many blogs (even though they are all great)? Do you not get housework done like me??? Oh, heck, I was not good at that even before I started blogging but even worse now!
OK, I really need your help on this & just wondering if you are like me or am I just slow as molasses & that is why it takes me so long to read & comment? HELP!!!!!!
The one addiction I am not sorry for is my workouts. YES, everyone says I am addicted and yes, I am. I admit it, I don't care that I am, I love the workouts & I love what they do for me. I am not going to apologize for them, I am not going to stop and I am not going to change what I think is right for me in terms of my workouts. So there!!!!
Picture from here.
There are all kinds of addictions. Many of us know about food addictions but there are drug addictions, alcohol addictions and plenty more. Some can be good for us if handled in the right way but many can be bad for us if taken to extreme like alcohol & that dreaded food!!! We need to find some kind of healthy balance for the food one for sure. Eliminating whole food groups (well, unless you are allergic) or always denying ourselves many times does not work. The in-between might be the better approach for most.
Many of us have read stories about the addiction to social media - Twitter, Facebook, email, texting, YouTube and more! The media say that the younger generation does not even know how to converse face to face anymore. I don't know if that is true BUT I can see how it happens. People rather text or email than call. Why meet with friends when you can chat via the internet. It is becoming an obsession & addiction.
How about blog addictions??? My husband says I am addicted to the blogging. I bet many of you out there ask yourself that same question each & every day. Sometimes I get on here to do some posting work & of course I want to read all the great blogs out there. Something to learn from each & every one of you. BUT, than I want to comment too! So, by the time I read, digest the message & comment on LOTS of blogs... well, hours have gone by & I say, "where has the day gone?". Many times I do all this reading/commenting before I get my own posts done or even the things I want to do for myself in terms of goals. It is like a catch 22 for me... I can't get off the merry-go-round at times. I think I am going to have to re-evaluate my computer time & my blog reading/commenting time in order to fulfill my own goals. I am sure many of you have thought the same thing. Some of you have even decided to blog less. This is hard for me but I do intend to do something about this soon or I will end up too old to do some of the things I still want to do! No, I am not going anywhere now but trying to figure it out.
QUESTION: Are you addicted to blogging? Do you spend too much time with social media and/or the blog world? Do you not do things for yourself & instead read way too many blogs (even though they are all great)? Do you not get housework done like me??? Oh, heck, I was not good at that even before I started blogging but even worse now!
OK, I really need your help on this & just wondering if you are like me or am I just slow as molasses & that is why it takes me so long to read & comment? HELP!!!!!!
The one addiction I am not sorry for is my workouts. YES, everyone says I am addicted and yes, I am. I admit it, I don't care that I am, I love the workouts & I love what they do for me. I am not going to apologize for them, I am not going to stop and I am not going to change what I think is right for me in terms of my workouts. So there!!!!
Anyone else out there addicted to something or exercise like me? I know some of my readers are exercise freaks like me so admit it!!! What is your addiction & how do you intend to make it less so, if you even want to? Any help for me on slowing down on the blog stuff? Don't some of you feel you will lose readers if you slow down on the blogging?
NEWS! For those of you missing Dr. J over at Calorielab, he will be guest posting here tomorrow!!! Stop by!
NEWS! For those of you missing Dr. J over at Calorielab, he will be guest posting here tomorrow!!! Stop by!
Posted by truth2beingfit at 2/22/2010 12:01 AM 
Categories: Wellness, Challenges, Blogging, Addictions
Tags: blogging Wellness addictions
Categories: Wellness, Challenges, Blogging, Addictions
Tags: blogging Wellness addictions
It does take a lot of time to read and comment on the blogs I follow, but right now - for me - it is worth it because I genuinely feel like it is helping me on my journey. I think it depends on what you are getting out of it.
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I get a lot out of it, 266, that is why it is so hard to think about cutting back. It is just so much else still needs to be done in a day. That is my biggest prob.. and I am SLOW!
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I have good addictions, and so-called bad addictions. I've made friends with all of them, recognizing that when I don't embrace all parts of me, what I resist persists!
Last Fall, I definitely felt addicted to reading/commenting on blogs. Each day I tried to hit 30 of them (give or take). Then I started to get burned out, so I cut back a little. I found a good balance that's been working, but recognize that adjustments are needed whenever my life changes or a new energy beckons.
Like you, though, I learn more about myself and life by reading others' insights. That's what keeps me coming back for more --- well, that and supporting the many people I love, many who have become friends.
Have a great Monday!
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You make such a good point about finding the balance & making adjustments as needed! I am trying!
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good addiction - exercise
bad addiction - food
questionable addiction - blogging
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I think I am with you on the good & questionable!
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Oh what a great subject! Yes, I have talked about this recently myself and Yes, I have some that say I am addicted to the computer.
An addiction is when it takes over your life in an unhealhty fashion. You become obsessed and will do anything to get it.
I look at my blogging as a healthy hobby or past time. Just like reading a book or watching TV. That is how I spend my leisure time.
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i don't have time to blog! lol. as far as addictions, i know some say i'm addicted to Facebook, but then again, only time i'm really on the computer is while at work, and things are just in the background, popping up when something's updated. when i'm at home, i'm rarely if not at all on the computer.
but... Hello, my name is Cheryl, i'm addicted to Skor bars and Reeses!! LOL
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Ha ha!!! Yes blogging is very addictive. I know I read a lot of blogs and spend a lot of time doing it, but I really enjoy it.
I'm also enjoying my exercising. I NEVER enjoyed exercise before, so this is a whole new thing for me.
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AFG, you are becoming a weights person too! YAHOO!
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I know -its hard to find a happy medium...I think being a mother there is so much guilt..be a better mother, wife, care giver, house cleaner, volunteer at school, cook healthy..phew..when does it stop? it can be over whelming at times...but I love blogging!!
And I am addicted to your BLOG!
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Sian... thank you!!!! Goes both ways!
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As I understand it, there is a difference between an addiction and a preference. That said, I really appreciate the chance to have a column up on your site! Now I can cancel my appointment at that addiction treatment center and just pay you for my therapy, Dr. (J)ody!
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Dr. J, I will send you a bill!
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I'm addicted to everything I do, and proud of it. It's a good thing I only do good things
The only way to avoid addiction to something, is to not do anything.
I believe the word is synapse, eh Dr. J...?
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Roy, some very interesting points there! You and Dr. J.. scary!
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I am so addicted to blogging and reading blogs! I just wish I could do more (or that it paid LOL). I work at home, so blogs are a great way to keep socialized.
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Hey Lori, if I got paid to do this.. man, that would be awesome!!!! Perfect! Read & learn & get paid for it!
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