How do I get off my Computer?

How do I get off my Computer?

What's the problem?

People now are sitting in their chairs or bed on their computer all day. You most probably will have a back problem if you are in a chair for 7+ hours everyday. Looking at a screen is bad too, (There is a link at the bottom of the post talking about How to protect your eyes.) this is not to scare you, actually I'll need to so it'll make you more motivated. Many ways include setting alarms and things but they don't work.

Tips:
Get a hobby or an interest that doesn't involve the internet, video games, TV, cell phones, smartphones, portable media players or computers. Get involved with teams, clubs, sports, church, music, dancing, singing, etc. Go for a run with a friend or get exercise some other way. Go to bed on time and get a good night's rest. Keep up with the local events in your community. There may be talks, film screenings, concerts, local sporting events, and book signings etc. Find some, as long as it is not on the internet, and get involved. Complete your studies. If you are a student then do your homework and study. This is a great thing to do right away when you get home. You will feel great knowing that you did your homework early. Read books or research at the library instead of browsing Wikipedia for information. Teachers would rather have you use a real book than Wikipedia. Study lessons that you learned for the day, whether there's a test the next day or not. Hang out with friends. Plan a trip to the bowling alley, mall, or ice rink. Get a friend to walk a dog with you for the afternoon. Avoid places that have free internet access such as coffee shops. Limit your computer time. Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. If you have a laptop, make sure to put it somewhere that you can remember but not somewhere that you see every day. Try keeping the lid closed when you are not using it; when the computer is not looking at you, you are less likely to use it. If you have a desktop PC, try not to go near it or put something over it like a sheet. Don't eat meals at your computer! Eating at a separate place will help you to not go online.

Software:

Free:
KidsWatch

Paid:

Try downloading Safeyes ($50), which will limit your internet access.

Warning:

You may still need the computer for school/work or for a college project. That's fine, just don't overdo it.
After about 15 minutes on the computer, get up and stretch to prevent eye and muscle fatigue. Long periods of time with your hands at a keyboard or mouse can cause carpal tunnel syndrome and other serious disorders.
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How to protect your eyes:
http://bit.ly/1fKvIJK

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