fuel925 Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I was gonna write a really long detailed post but frankly I cant be bothered. Im just looking for serious and realistic ideas on reducing the time I spend in front of the computer so I can concentrate on advancing my music skills. Things like throwing away the power plug or removing the hard disk doesnt work because I still need to have use of my email, and msn for keeping in contact with some people. I think im looking for psychological ideas here rather than physical ones. The reason I need these ideas is because the computer is far too distracting and is keeping me away from things that are far more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Something more important than playing on the computer....? You lost me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Maybe block sites except ones for email and neowin :ninja: ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuel925 Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 Something more important than playing on the computer....? You lost me. yep, sorry to bring the bad news :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Pimp Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Maybe block sites except ones for email and neowin ? Whats to stop you unblocking them when your bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitteny_berk Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 the only real way is to use self control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyBoy Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I think you're gone nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 take up drugs. Seriously. If you want to become a good muscian anyway :) (and i mean the good ones.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Take away the power lead and give it to a friend for a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollog Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Use only DOS. You could telnet to your email. The only problem would be messenger and maybe neowin... Ugh, so boring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRambo Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Nope, give your comp to me and when you need to e-mail use the library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wing. Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 1. get a life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzbling Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Sheer power of will. Thats all any human needs. Set a goal and just do it, don't question it , just do it. Get mad at your self if you have to, it all comes down to self discpline. The computer only rules your life if you let it. Same with drugs, drinking etc... If your having a hard time completing something or following through to the end, mabe it's time your take a step back and look at your self and your life as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew22 Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 see a therapist :) or say to urself "i am a motivated indivdual who has his priorities straight, computers will never distract me again, i know what i want and i will do it" or sum other motivational quotes that im sure u can find online or in a book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRambo Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Sheer power of will. Thats all any human needs. Set a goal and just do it, don't question it , just do it. Get mad at your self if you have to, it all comes down to self discpline. The computer only rules your life if you let it. Same with drugs, drinking etc... If your having a hard time completing something or following through to the end, mabe it's time your take a step back and look at your self and your life as a whole. Agreed, if you use the comp when you odn't need it then get a friend to push you down 3 flights of stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_ Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I was gonna write a really long detailed post but frankly I cant be bothered. Im just looking for serious and realistic ideas on reducing the time I spend in front of the computer so I can concentrate on advancing my music skills. Things like throwing away the power plug or removing the hard disk doesnt work because I still need to have use of my email, and msn for keeping in contact with some people. I think im looking for psychological ideas here rather than physical ones. The reason I need these ideas is because the computer is far too distracting and is keeping me away from things that are far more important. Hmm, instead of being away from the computer, do your music WITH the computer... you know, record onto the computer, edit it, etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjordan2001 Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Get up and walk away from the computer? Although that's easier said than done :shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuel925 Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 Sheer power of will. Thats all any human needs. Set a goal and just do it, don't question it , just do it. Get mad at your self if you have to, it all comes down to self discpline. The computer only rules your life if you let it. Same with drugs, drinking etc... If your having a hard time completing something or following through to the end, mabe it's time your take a step back and look at your self and your life as a whole. sounds like sound advice, thanks. my computer doesnt rule my life by any stretch of the imagination, however it does tend to rule my housetime, i.e. if im at home im generally in front of the computer because my music, games, shopping etc is all here. I want to spend less time in front of the pc when im at home and spend it doing other things, mainly practising music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollog Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Another idea would be to install a music making program on your computer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuel925 Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 1. get a life who are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigosity Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I'm with MrMunka on this, just tell yourself what you want to do, if you find yourself drifting back to the machine, slap yourself on the wrist and find something else to do... getting out of the house helps a LOT. Even if it's only to walk around the block or something. And finding a good book doesn't hurt... or taking up models or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvo Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 i agree with everyone here... it's all about self control... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wing. Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 who are you referring to? :laugh: myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzbling Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Agreed, if you use the comp when you odn't need it then get a friend to push you down 3 flights of stairs. ROFL! Thats a bit drastic but yes, sometimes help from another person, a little encouragment can help set you in the right direction. Becareful though, don't use them as a crutch, but as a re-enforment and encouragment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniacidz Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 How about this; Play music, get more sex Go on net, have less sex No ones gonna discover you behind a computer, so go out there and be discovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts