Question:
I want to get off the internet and get studying?
?
2010-12-27 14:33:32 UTC
I spend far too much time online, maybe 18 hours a day. Don't get that much sleep... I my grades have been slipping. i want to get my *** off the internet and get my face in a book, but, how will I go about this?

I don't want to totally get of the internet, keep it there but be able to say, I'll go on for ten minuets, and be on for ten minuets, which I cannot do at the moment.

Can anybody help me with this?
Eight answers:
Caitlin A
2011-01-04 14:24:51 UTC
JUST DO IT - Nike
anonymous
2010-12-27 15:41:16 UTC
Keep your computer in a place where it will not tempt you (a room other than where you study, or, even better, a different building).



Study in a library and tell yourself how long you will spend there (include breaks!). Public libraries almost always have desks you can use, and big ones open late. If you don't need a laptop, don't bring one. If you do need one, you might find that the gentle feeling of being overlooked is enough to stop you from getting distracted. Use public computers in preference to a laptop when it is possible to do so (i.e. no queues, right software available).



Give yourself a specific time for using the Internet for non-study purposes so you can release your urge to browse.



De-converge. Many functions have ended up being converged into computers. Use a stand-alone music player (e.g. Hi-Fi, old-style iPod with no internet), write things by hand and only word process the final version, use a paper diary instead of a digital one and watch TV and films on... a TV. In many cases, the "digital" version of things isn't all it's cracked up to be, so you won't lose out on much and could stand to gain a lot. Buy a cheap "dumbphone" to use as your main phone, saving your smartphone (if you have one) for times when it is actually necessary (e.g. you might decide that the time when you will use the internet for pleasure is on the bus using a smartphone)



Never use the internet just before bedtime. Whatever it is, it can wait until tomorrow, because without proper sleep you cannot do anything. If what you wanted to use the internet for was nothing important, you will forget about it or lose interest. If it was important, it will still get done.



Never sleep in the same room as a computer. You will wake up and go straight on it. Tuck it away in the kitchen or somewhere like that and tell yourself you will not get it out on impulse. It is easier to resist the urge once you have woken up a bit.



Recognise that it is completely socially acceptable to:

Check your emails only once a day.

Check Facebook only once a week.

Check LiveJournal less than once every two days (for example only; I don't use LJ, so I don't know how long is sensible).



Consider whether the things you are doing on the Internet are actually useful or valuable to you on a fundamental level. Some of them might just be a waste of time. Remind yourself of this when you find yourself using them.



Always get out of the house every day, even if you don't need to. It clears the mind and helps you to get on top of your thoughts for the day. Ideally, be gone for at least thirty minutes. A walk is useful. You might not look forward to it, but I find it is always more enjoyable than I imagine it will be.



Consider Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It helps you to take control of your thought processes and stop yourself behaving in ways that you consider unhelpful. You can ask your GP about it, or there are a number of self-help books available on the subject. I friend of mine cannot speak highly enough of a book entitled "Stop Thinking, Start Living". There is nothing wrong with getting this kind of help. The worst that could happen is that nothing will change.



Some routers have the option to block internet access at certain times of day for certain computers only (by MAC address or IP address). This could be an option, but make sure that you do not know the password for disabling the restrictions or you may find yourself cursing the blocked internet and saying "Oh for God's sake! I just need ten more minutes!" before logging in, disabling the block and carrying on for the next four hours. In general, I find that technical measures are less effective than some of the other things you can do to stop yourself.



Just some ideas. These are the sort of things I try to do that work for me, but everyone is different. I hope this isn't too long to read. I have tried to shorten it but I can't find anything else to remove!
?
2010-12-27 14:34:53 UTC
DO IT



disable your wireless or wired connect and get to studying LOL





i believe you are using a router

so to answer your question

you can select the time (hour of day and days) of internet access



its very easy to setup you only need access to router



you can do this by using your web browser i.e. firefox or opera

for the URL enter one of these IP numbers



192.168.1.1

192.168.1.10

192.168.1.100

192.168.11.1

192.168.100.1



these are default IP for different routers



of course you need password which you the user (admin or parent) know



default user and password



Linksys

user - blank (nothing)

password - admin



Buffalo

user - root

password - password



try these for others

user - admin

password - password



or



user - root

password - password

or

password - blank (nothing)



or



user - blank (nothing)

password - password

or

password - root

or

password - admin





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if the router is in your room you can reset everything on it and then setup the time the internet can be used.



most have a reset button you need to use a pen or something to press button down

most you have to hold it down to reset it (like 15 or 20 sec)

most you have to hold it down then power it up (plug cable back in)



when you have down this hard reset the user and password are reset too along with all the configuration.

remember to just enter the IP address into the browser and it will prompt you for password



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to check with IP you have go to a command or terminal windows

for windows type at the prompt ipconfig

for unix, linux, or mac type at the prompt ifconfig



go to this site if you need help with command prompt window

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chdos.htm
sewrobb
2010-12-27 15:06:05 UTC
Seriously? See a Doctor and seek medical help.



An obsession as bad as yours is now a recognised condition.



It's on the same par as alcoholism, gambling, drugs etc.



You don't say how old you are, but at the rate your going you

are going to seriously damage your health by the lack of sleep

alone for a start.



I take it normal eating is out the window as well? It also sounds

like you are starting the symptoms of manic depression as well.



No one can force you to see a Doctor but it is in your own interests

if you do. If you don't the depression will only get worse!
anonymous
2010-12-27 14:35:34 UTC
I would say cancel your internet, but since you don't want to be totally off of it, then sounds like you are in trouble because I don't know if there's something that lets you be on it for a limited time.
Remedy
2010-12-27 14:36:24 UTC
same problem.



i find not even thinking about a computer as soon as i get up, just pick up a book without thinking, say to myself to read one line (as it's better than nothing) and I find myself reading page after page.

try summarizing what you read in your own words as well.



Shame I've only done this 3 times, but it has worked.
Calkid
2010-12-27 14:35:33 UTC
pull your RJ45 (ethernet cable) out
anonymous
2010-12-27 14:35:01 UTC
get ur parents to take it away


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