How many of us can stay off our phones for a day or two or more . Okay maybe not off your phones but off the internet. Most people can’t. The internet has consumed so much of most of us that we cannot do without it. I used to be like this once upon a time. There was a point when I couldn’t do without being on the internet or basically without my phone.
During the holidays I spent a lot of time with my cousin and I noticed that she was hardly on her phone. I was so perplexed and asked her why and she said ,”sometimes you just have to give yourself a break from all the online drama and focus on the real world ”
So I gave it a thought and I decided to give it a try. When my data plan finished I didn’t renew it. And from then onwards I was on my NO INTERNET BREAK.The first few days were very hard I must tell you. It was like I didn’t have any purpose without my phone but I stuck to my mission.
A few days passed and I got used to it. I found other things to keep me busy. I made sure that I had a variety of things to even when I was not online. I tried out new recipes, properly cleaned up my room, baked a lot of pastries and cakes, tried learning how to sew with my grandmothers sewing machine in which she scolded me and kept shouting that I was going to spoil it . lol 😂
Let’s just say that that period was quite addicting. You get so comfortable not being in any drama or unwanted stress that being online brought. Weeks passed without me noticing. Until one day a friend of mine called to tell me that school was starting soon,which I didn’t know about because I hadn’t been online for a while. At this point I had to get a data plan so that I would be updated on lectures and venues for them.
I think you guys should try it out tho. It’s actually really good for you. And you save a lot on data .
29 Comments
Ella Erasmus
October 4, 2019 at 7:28 pmReally interesting🙂
geraldineakpabio
October 7, 2019 at 1:10 amThank you 😊
Abasiakan Mbat
October 4, 2019 at 8:30 pmIkr😄
I would love to try “No internet break” this holiday… 🤔
geraldineakpabio
October 5, 2019 at 3:57 amI hope it goes really well for you.☺️
Janet Reuben
October 5, 2019 at 5:13 amAwesome ❤✨✨.
DavidEkpang
October 5, 2019 at 5:44 amVery well with me&family.we thank God
James Emmanuel Udotong
October 8, 2019 at 9:28 pmI actually tried the ‘No-Internet break’(when my phone was stolen) and it gave me an opportunity to work on my talent( graphic designing). I think you guys should try it out too but make sure it’s not when you phone get stolen or spoilt cuz you won’t enjoy the break, trust me. 😂. Nice write up Geraldine. Keep up the good work 👏
geraldineakpabio
October 13, 2019 at 2:29 pmThank you 😊
I hope no one will have to go on an Internet break because their phone was stolen 😅
Emediong Benson
October 5, 2019 at 9:01 amThe truth is better but it is a good one tho 👌🏽👌🏽
Emediong Benson
October 5, 2019 at 9:03 amThe truth is bitter tho …but it’s a really good one
Ini
October 4, 2019 at 8:48 pm👏🏾👏🏾
Queensley
October 4, 2019 at 8:59 pmI feel so attacked😂😂😂
I’m so guilty of always being on my phone and it’s safe to say I’m a phone addict. Tbvh the real world has it’s own drama too and of a very crazy genre.
It’s well with our souls😂
geraldineakpabio
October 5, 2019 at 3:57 amYes I know the real world is a crazy mess😂😂😂. But it’s safe to say that sometimes being online comes with its own drama too and sometimes usually worse than the real world.😂💔
DavidEkpang
October 5, 2019 at 5:46 amYou are 100% correct
geraldineakpabio
October 5, 2019 at 12:22 pmThank you 😁
Juliet
October 5, 2019 at 8:04 amWow! This is really nice. I stay most of the times without my phone and I think most people should do it to.😄😄
geraldineakpabio
October 5, 2019 at 12:20 pmI think so too ☺️
Victor Lawrence
October 4, 2019 at 9:27 pmTruth is, I can’t stay without the internet. No matter how broke I am, I still get to subscribe. It’s like crack addicts. Late last year was a crazy period, we didn’t have light for months and my charger crashed. Had to stay for months without using my phone and I was almost going mad!!! I’ll try doing things that can take my mind off the internet for a while.
geraldineakpabio
October 5, 2019 at 3:55 amI hope you really try to control it. It seems like you getting addicted. But if you can’t limit your use of the Internet you can try to do positive things with it. Engage in things that add value to your life.
Prestige
October 5, 2019 at 5:06 amWell, I’ve tried this no internet break…And it was helpful
geraldineakpabio
October 5, 2019 at 12:22 pmThat’s good to hear 😁
Glory Edward
October 5, 2019 at 7:49 amActually I never thought of this till now… I’m having second thoughts already. I’m tired of all the online drama… Internet break here I come 😁
geraldineakpabio
October 5, 2019 at 12:21 pmI hope it goes well for you 😁
Rejoice
October 24, 2019 at 6:36 pmWow am going to try this(NO INTERNET BREAK)because am really guilty . Thanks Geraldine.
Geraldine Akpabio
October 26, 2019 at 2:17 pmYou’re welcome 😊
Yaknse Ekanem
October 27, 2019 at 4:23 amThis is a good letting out.
Geraldine Akpabio
November 15, 2019 at 4:52 pmThank you ☺️
Grace
January 11, 2020 at 3:18 amI love this, very beautiful keep it up sweetie
Geraldine Akpabio
January 11, 2020 at 3:22 pmThank you 😊