Menghindari Ketagihan / Addiction akan Internet

Ada beberapa langkah yang bisa dilakukan untuk menghindari atau mengurangi ketagihan Internet. Secara umum caranya adalah,

Mengurangi waktu akses Internet anda

Akui anda berisiko mengalami kecanduan. Semakin banyak orang di dunia menjadi kecanduan internet. Anda bukan satu-satunya dengan masalah ini, hal tersebut telah menjadi llebih umum dan lebih dikenal. Jangan malu; menemukan orang lain dengan masalah yang sama dan saling membantu mengatasinya.

Sisihkan waktu yang terbatas untuk penggunaan komputer. Pastikan untuk tidak menyalakannya berkali-kali dalam seminggu. Jika Anda memiliki laptop, pastikan untuk meletakkannya di tempat yang dapat Anda ingat tapi tidak di tempat yang anda lihat setiap hari. Pastikan tutupnya tetap tertutup saat anda tidak menggunakannya; ketika komputer tidak melihat anda, anda cenderung untuk tidak menggunakannya. Jika Anda memiliki PC desktop, cobalah untuk tidak mendekatinya atau meletakkan sesuatu di atasnya seperti selembar kertas. Jika anda menggunakan tablet atau smartphone, anda dapat membeli penutup dan menutup tablet dan meletakkannya di lokasi seperti laci atau lemari.

Call people instead of sending instant messages or texts. Call a friend and ask them to go outside for at least 3 hours a day. This will distract you from the computer. If you're in school, try doing your homework together over the phone or in person.

Use an alarm clock or timer. Before using your computer decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock or timer and make sure that you get off the computer when the time is up. Alternatively create a shutdown timer shortcut on your desktop (google search "shutdown timer" for tutorials). This can be programmed to shutdown your computer after a predesignated time after it has been activated. Every time you log on to different sites, set yourself a timer, and a small list of what you want to do within that time, and then try to make yourself log off when the time is up. Do this constantly, but try to reduce the amount of time you are on the page by 5 minutes each time.

Make copies of the information you need. If there are pages which you look at constantly for information, simply copy all the text and save it in a file, or even print it off. This will stop you from using the Internet so often, and it will stop you from drifting to another page.

Try using the computer at the library. You won't be as tempted to look at certain websites and they do have a limit on how long you can stay online. Also, the library is a good place to get some good books and magazines to read, so you won't be as tempted to be on the Internet at home.

Get a hobby or an interest that doesn't involve the internet, video games, computer, TV, cell phones, smartphones, iPads, or portable media players. 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. When you do go to these events, do not use your phone unless you absolutely need to.

Put your obligations first. If you are a student then do your homework and study. If you're in the working world, prioritize what you actually need to get done, rather than procrastinating with internet activities. Make a to-do list for each day and stick to it, only allowing yourself fun-focused internet time or distractions after you're through with your other obligations

Help with meals. Anything that gets you off the computer for a while will help and increase your confidence that you can stay off even longer. Cook or bake something one night for the family. Don't eat meals at your computer! Eating at a separate place will help you to not go online.

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.

Plan family nights. Instead of watching TV or doing individual things during dinner time, eat dinner as a family on the table and plan games afterward.