Has anyone experienced it?
Has anyone cured it?
Internet Attention Deficit Disorder
Re: Internet Attention Deficit Disorder
I have it. Need a cure ASAP!
Re: Internet Attention Deficit Disorder
Well, personally I think it is more systemic problem...
So the best way is just to delete computer from your life. but it is quite difficult.
On the other hand, I try to tackle it with more fullfiling life.
(so that's why I posted there: http://forum.earlyretirementextreme.com ... 47#p127347 )
If it comes to practical solutions:
https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focuse ... 1455586692
(well, it is mainly about throwing away your mobile phone and social networks accounts, because some smart guys at MIT did that; pssss I just spoiled the book).
This temptation to check one more article on wikipidia is always very strong...
So the best way is just to delete computer from your life. but it is quite difficult.
On the other hand, I try to tackle it with more fullfiling life.
(so that's why I posted there: http://forum.earlyretirementextreme.com ... 47#p127347 )
If it comes to practical solutions:
https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focuse ... 1455586692
(well, it is mainly about throwing away your mobile phone and social networks accounts, because some smart guys at MIT did that; pssss I just spoiled the book).
This temptation to check one more article on wikipidia is always very strong...
Re: Internet Attention Deficit Disorder
Is there way to silent bump this topic? 
I really want to get the ideas from people around here.
I really want to get the ideas from people around here.
Re: Internet Attention Deficit Disorder
There are apps you can get that restrict your access to the internet. I find self-discipline is less inconvenient though!
If I find myself surfing aimlessly, I'll walk away from the computer and get on with something productive, but most of my time spent browsing is in search of something interesting to learn so not necessarily a waste of time, sometimes I stumble on something interesting, other times I don't.
If you deny yourself access, you could miss out on a lot of interesting things. You, or the internet won't be around forever, so enjoy it while you can.
If I find myself surfing aimlessly, I'll walk away from the computer and get on with something productive, but most of my time spent browsing is in search of something interesting to learn so not necessarily a waste of time, sometimes I stumble on something interesting, other times I don't.
If you deny yourself access, you could miss out on a lot of interesting things. You, or the internet won't be around forever, so enjoy it while you can.
Re: Internet Attention Deficit Disorder
I use the net too much. My current approach to reducing screentime is:
Do Something Else.
It's OK, you can call me Captain Obvious.
Do Something Else.
It's OK, you can call me Captain Obvious.
Re: Internet Attention Deficit Disorder
It is quite interesting, because I can't focus on anything IRL longer than for 10 sec nowadays 
I get bored after 30 seconds when I can't solve such ,,complex" problem.
It is learned helplessness
I have been using RescueTime since my highschool, but it doesn't change anything. After my minor I realized I would be able to do another minor simultaneously if I didn't spend too much time in front of my computer.
I get bored after 30 seconds when I can't solve such ,,complex" problem.
It is learned helplessness
I have been using RescueTime since my highschool, but it doesn't change anything. After my minor I realized I would be able to do another minor simultaneously if I didn't spend too much time in front of my computer.