As I awoke dreary eyed at 2:30 am to stand (or sit, actually) in virtual line to pre-order the Verizon IPhone at 3 am (I actually ordered at 2:45 am so camping out early did pay off), I was killing time and caught up on some articles from http://the99percent.com/ where as they say, "It's not about ideas. It's about making ideas happen."
Their article on How to Control Your "Check In" Addiction was timely as I move away from the already aptly named Crackberry/Blackberry to Wonderful World of Apps IPhone. Will my need to "check in" be worse than ever? I'm already trying to be better at disconnecting myself both mentally and physically from my hell phone. Now will all the shiny newness and more information to absorb will I have taken 1 step forward and 12 steps back? Only time will tell I suppose.
If you're in the same boat and want to get more in tune to why we feel the need to "check in" so much, check out the How to Control Your "Check In" Addiction article. (Yes, you can read it from your phone if you must.) Here's the intro, which definitely make my face turn red as I felt completely called out on my "Check In" addiction.
"Have you ever been caught sleeping with your mobile device? Perhaps checking your email first-thing in the morning when you’re still in bed? Given what we know about the emotional voids that are fulfilled by our electronic devices - the search for thrill, the alleviation of anxiety and panic - our intense attachment makes sense. When we wake up we want to be greeted. When we fall asleep we want to do so knowing that all is well. The mobile phone has become the security blanket of the 21st century." Read the full How to Control Your "Check In" Addiction article here.
