216/365 Computer Free

Like most of us I really love my computer and probably spend too much time on it if I am being honest.  I never used to spend a lot of time on my computer I think once I discovered blogging and then when internet access started to become more affordable then being on the computer weaved it's way into my everyday life.  I don't like the amount of time I spend on the computer and would rather spend more time with my family and being creative and giving my mind some space.  So I have recently, say in the last few months, implemented a computer free day every week.  At first I was just reserving it to instagram but the last couple of weeks I have also added the computer to it.  I still find it a little hard, it's like an itching feeling that you really want to check your phone to see what exciting things have been happening but you can't.  When I do log on Monday morning quite often there isn't anything in particular that has happened that I have missed out on which I knew would happen.  Isn't it interesting these feelings that you have, that technology is designed to make you want to keep looking for the next thing to interest you.  I think in time I will try and reduce the amount of time each day I spend on my computer and still keep the Sunday free, it seems to be working for me.  Do you have a computer/technology free day each week?

147,148/365 Self care Sunday, Making Monday.

This Sunday I decided to do a bit of self care in the form of this face mask.  I think it's so important to take care of both our mental and physical health.  And it also feels good to do something a little special for yourself.

This Monday I did my usual baking.  I decided to give a new recipe a try it's called Chocolate Prune Brownies.  I have to say it wasn't quite as sweet as I usually like but that's not such a bad thing.  It was very moist and was quick and easy. I have included a link just in case you might like to try it for yourself.  

How has was your weekend?

140-141/365 Sunday, Monday

I have been a little absent from this space each Sunday for the past couple of weeks.  I was recently listening to a podcast that had spoken about the importance of taking a bit of a break from technology and decided to give it a try. Each Sunday I will no longer post here or on my instagram.  When I did it for the first time last week I thought I would really miss it but I didn't as much as I thought which has spurred me on to making it a habit. That feeling of missing out is still there a little at the moment but when log back on each Monday not much has really happened, just ordinary life which is easy to catch up on.  My first photo is of the sweet violas we planted recently and the second is today's baking for the week ahead.  I made my traditional chocolate slice and this yummy maple date loaf too.  Do you like to take a tech free day each week for yourself?  What benefits have you discovered?