Comments on: My Addiction to Social Media and How Today I Am Taking a (Very) Short Break https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/ Cathy Chester, MS Advocate shares decades of wisdom Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:55:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: Cathy Chester https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19815 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:00:39 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19815 Yes, Pat, isn't GenFab great for our soul? It's feels, quite simply, damn good!

I am so glad to meet you and happy you stopped by An Empowered Spirit. I hope you will add it to your list of blogs you like to read, because I certainly enjoyed reading yours. I look forward to getting to know you!

Have a wonderful Monday,
Cathy

]]> By: Pat https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19814 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:50:16 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19814 Boy, oh boy, Cathy does this sound familiar. Joining the GenFab group will not be good my social media addiction, but it's great for my soul! Glad to have connected!

]]> By: Cathy Chester https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19813 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:53:53 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19813 Karen,

I love, love, love knitting too. Perhaps we can have a virtual knitting group to avoid our social media addiction.

I hope you made it to your group today. Last week my husband and I went to a museum in NYC and today jazz. Both good breaks from the Internet. I love theatre too. Spinning, well, that's another story. Only time I tried it I felt like I was spinning! I am more of a gentle yoga girl. But you go, Karen, because spinning is an excellent form of exercise!

So glad you stopped by. You were so right in saying "unplug, relax, refresh" (I loved that) because now I DO feel refreshed. I hope you do, too.

Best~
Cathy

]]> By: Cathy Chester https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19812 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:49:28 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19812 Helene,

How about we go to our meeting together? Think other social media addicts want to join us?

I know what you mean about catching up. I had a great day, but now I have to spend extra time reading what I missed before Downton Abbey begins. Agh.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comments.

Best~
Cathy

]]> By: Cathy Chester https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19811 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:47:44 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19811 Donna,

I am so proud of you, girl! I admit my hands were shaking from withdrawal.;-) It felt good to log off, but by 6:00 I needed my fix.

So glad to find that you stopped by and left your comments while I was "out." I guess we were in sync today in our thoughts.

Thanks again, Donna.

Cheers~
Cathy

]]> By: Cathy Chester https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19810 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:44:57 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19810 Sharon,

Your point is well taken, and I quite agree. Through social media I've explored different options by reading, learning and chatting about the passions I have, and then taking those possibilities and putting them into action. It's a whole new world with the Internet, and there are endless possibilities. And, yes, we do need a break from it once in awhile to clear the chatter from our brains and kick up and relax!

Thanks for your thoughtful comments.

Best~
Cathy

]]> By: Cathy Chester https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19809 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:33:10 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19809 I'm b-a-c-k! I took your advice, Chloe, and enjoyed my Sunday off.

Your point about balance being everything is exactly the crux of this issue. It's something we all need, rarely do, and always want. I need to do a better job of it!

A 24/7 buffet, eh? I love that perfect metaphor for this topic. Well done.

Here's a virtual toast to better balance in 2013!

Cheers~
Cathy

]]> By: Cathy Chester https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19808 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:29:58 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19808 We certainly do, Ellen. My break was wonderful today, though my hands were shaking a bit from withdrawal!

]]> By: Ellen Dolgen https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19807 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:08:28 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19807 All of us need a break sooner or later :>)

]]> By: Chloe Jeffreys https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19806 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:54:49 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19806 Enjoy your Sunday off, my dear. Balance is everything. I take days off, too. I have to or I'd go insane. The internet is a 24/7 buffet and it'll be here when you get back.

]]> By: Sharon Greenthal https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19805 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:54:18 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19805 I fully admit that social media has become a huge part of my life. To this I say, "so what?" It's spurred me on creatively, introduced me to many fabulous people, and opened up a career path for me that I never dreamed of just a few years ago. Having said that, I do agree that a few hours away can be beneficial for anyone!

]]> By: Donna Highfill https://anempoweredspirit.com/social-media-break/#comment-19804 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:40:43 +0000 http://anempoweredspirit.clients.kidaweb.com/2013/01/20/my-addiction-to-social-media-and-how-today-i-am-taking-a-very-short-break/#comment-19804 I hope you aren't reading this today -- but just had this same conversation with myself. I made it until 2:40 p.m. before booting up :). Great blog. Thanks!

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