The internet and productivity...
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
United States
April 25, 2017 2:17pm CST
When I first moved to town up here, I didn't get internet hooked up for awhile. While I love being online, am addicted to social media and of course I really enjoy writing for MyLot and interacting with my friends - I admit that it does seem like I got a lot more done. I know I neglected housework a lot less.
How about you? Are you currently without home internet? Do you find you get less done when the internet is readily available?
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
26 Apr 17
@FayeHazel yes it truly does my son so to it that as soon as he could he got' my computer and monitor to me since then we bought a new desk top c computer now
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@Hatley New computer are (usually) fun. I just got a new laptop back in January :-)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
At least there's no housework in the retirement center. Anyway, I am happy that the internet makes the place a bit nicer for you :-)
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@DianneN (246905)
• United States
26 Apr 17
@FayeHazel We all get into a habit I suppose. I probably should go online first, but if I did that, I'd be there all day long. Lol!
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
You are wise to allot your time like that. I think my issue is I do online stuff first.... whoops....
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@DianneN lol, that has been my experience :-)
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
26 Apr 17
I sometimes like it when I have no access to Internet - rarely though - when I can do much of work around.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
26 Apr 17
@FayeHazel Specially those jobs that we dislike (lol)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
When there is a backlog of other stuff to be done being without can add some productivity
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@allknowing Oh so true, I'm putting off some paper work right now. How about you?
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
You have a good plan. Save online stuff as the reward for doing the more dull offline tasks. Not easy to stick to though...
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
27 Apr 17
@FayeHazel absolutely. Whatever I earn from the sites is like a bonus.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
25 Apr 17
We have internet. Its good when needing to look thngs up like recipes or store or resturant info before leaving house.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
29 Apr 17
@Courtlynn I use it to look things up as I need to. How did we do without it?
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
25 Apr 17
I think i try to budget my time accordingly
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
26 Apr 17
@FayeHazel It's hard to figure it all out sometimes
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@chrissbergstrom The flesh is willing but the mind is.... another matter :-)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
I think I figured where I'm going wrong. I do my 'net stuff first generally.... I should save it for later..... gr.
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@AmbiePam (85522)
• United States
25 Apr 17
I can't believe I did it now, but about five years ago I gave up the internet for a year. And it didn't bother me! It was for money reasons, and eventually I figured out how I could make enough online per month to at least warrant what I'm paying for internet access. I surely would miss it now!
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@AmbiePam (85522)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@FayeHazel I probably did, but I remember clearly having better peace of mind.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
Oh wow! A whole year? I commend you. I know. I am currently in a spot where every extra $1 helps... have cut back on phone service, TV, about everything that costs extra - but am leaving the net.... did you find you got more done when you were without net though?
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
26 Apr 17
I can get lost on the internet on a daily basis. I have to really pace myself. Most of the things I do online are for earning money. That is why I love myLot! I can earn money while being social.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
30 Apr 17
@FayeHazel Yes, myLot is fun and productive and so much better than mindless hours spent on Facebook.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
Me too! I know I get lost online sometimes looking up little things, playing games, but MyLot feels like fun and productive
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@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
26 Apr 17
I just can't go without the internet. Just last month i had some problems with my internet connection and was without internet for 4 days. However i managed to do lots of pending chores. The internet does get it my way and prevents me from completing my tasks
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
Ah it sounds like we have had similar experiences
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
25 Apr 17
Here some go to the library to use the Internet, but for me, having it at home is a must. Can't work online as much as we do if we don't have Internet.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
27 Apr 17
@FayeHazel The library option is really difficult there. Not only do you have to get there, only a certain # of computers will be available and everyone has to wait their turn. Then the time online is limited. Some are there all day b/c they have to do projects online and that is their only option. Ugh..
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
That's what I did while I was netless -- went to the library - but still, it's not like having access yourself.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@PatZAnthony I feel bad for those where it is their only option. I was lucky because I live in a tiny town -- there is almost always an open computer, and if there is no line to use it - time is unlimited.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
You would have what we call "mad skills" if you could read this, offline. :-) lol. No that's why I added internet at home in my posting. A few members here seem to utilize online cafes, or wifi, or even on their phones to access MyLot. The latter of which amazes me - how you could type any degree of easily or well while using a phone. Then - I'm old fashioned and far prefer my computer and it's full sized keyboard... :-)
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
26 Apr 17
@FayeHazel Is your photo a recent one? If so, you're still a young woman seen from my point in life. :-)
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
27 Apr 17
@MALUSE Thanks! Picture is about a year old... I'm 35. It's just a really good picture I think. :-) I often feel like I don't fit with the rest of my generation... :-)
@just4him (306352)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Apr 17
Of course I get less done with the mundane house chores, but I get so much more accomplished with the Internet. I would go crazy if I didn't have it. Being down on Sunday for an hour and a half was more than long enough. I didn't go into any serious computer withdrawal.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
Oh when the internet goes out is always annoying. I'm happy you were back online quickly :-)
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
26 Apr 17
I sell on etsy and ebay I have to have internet, and yes I think I do less because of the internet, but then I'm retired so I have all day every day to clean the house.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
27 Apr 17
@FayeHazel Mostly glassware, but anything that catches my interest while out at yard sales and 2nd hand stores.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
Oh cool - what kinds of things do you sell?
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@Shwetasingh (1333)
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26 Apr 17
Ya I love to be but get less time as my son is very small and demanding. So he took away most of my time.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
I've never cared for a little one - but I have cared for adults. I can understand
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my productivity is quite low, unless you count mylotting 
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
I think that's why My Lot makes me feel good , too. It feels productive :-)
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Apr 17
As much as I love being here, I have to squeeze out time to be here, that is why I never quite keep up. @FayeHazel , when I don't have internet, I rest, but I freak out too, because I feel like I am missing out on something.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
I know the feeling. I also love how easy it is with internet access to quickly double check something, get directions to somewhere, find a recipe... double check facts.... etc...
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
Ah me too - I know what you mean. Why do we need sleep? We could have so much more time if we didn't
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
26 Apr 17
Nah, I still manage to clean and stuff.
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@manikarnika (3222)
• India
26 Apr 17
Yes Mylot is very interesting to discuss with friends.I am alloting Time schedule so it won't affect house work. But the hard thing is keeping up the schedule.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
26 Apr 17
So true... I find it hard to come up with a schedule. I like your profile picture, too by the way!
