Confessions of a Text-A-Holic Part II

Staying away from technology has been a challenge. Although my free time revolves around my laptop and cell phone, I believe that I’ll be a happier person without them.

I’ve made it a goal to cut back on the texting! I want to be able to create relationships with new people and hold conversations with them.

Here are my silly tactics keep me distracted:
I always have a new CD in my car stereo so I don’t text while I’m driving.

Once I get to work, I keep my phone in the back room so I can focus on my responsibilities.

When I’m at home, I keep my phone in a different room so I can concentrate on my homework.

I put my phone on silent during dinner so I can spend some quality time with my parents.

In the hallways at school, I listen to my iPod so I’m not texting in my purse.

Even though it’s a pain to stay away from my cell phone, I have more time for my friends. I can tell them what I’m feeling in person, and I can relate to them better. It’s going to be a long way to recovery, but a challenge always stirs things up.

If you want to read Confessions of a Text-A-Holic Part I, check it out here. Are you a text-a-holic too? Do you have any other ideas for other teens?