Comments on: “Seeing Things As They Really Are” – Overcoming an Internet Addiction

By: janet jensen

janet jensen — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:56:35 +0000

Heather, this is a belated comment because I just read your wonderful article. Even though I don’t have this problem myself, it is so relative to all of us because we have family/friends in this situation. Thankyou for your willingness to share the process you experienced.

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:27:43 +0000

Very nice. Thank you. I know I get sucked in and overly justify being on line because it’s a place where I can meet people with my same interests and values — but that doesn’t negate the real relationships I should be having, too!

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:33:48 +0000

Really good and important post, Heather! Are you still only online a few nights a week?

By: mormonwomen

mormonwomen — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:06:39 +0000

I appreciate you being so open about this, Heather. I think we could probably all be a little more honest with ourselves about the way the internet can pull us in and be a distraction from real life. Lots of good can be done, but it’s so important to keep our priorities and be deliberate about how we use this tool.

p.s. Thanks for the work you do on your blog! I love thinking about women in the scriptures and appreciate how you bring a lot of insight and information to your readers on this and other important topics.

~Michelle

By: Janelle

Janelle — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:20:41 +0000

Taking the time to self assess is important and finding a proper balance is hard. I think spouses can be a great instigator of balance in our lives if we are willing to listen to their input.

What a great post!