Why do I waste so much time on the internet when I have a lot of work to get done?

Why do I waste so much time on the internet when I have a lot of work to get done?

What can I do to curb this behaviour?

seriously. It's a chronic problem. And it sucks. :/

Answers:
Because the internet is fun.

To stop the problem, you are going to have to consciously not get on the internet. If the thought of not connecting for any reason fills you with anxiety or guilt or other emotions that you shouldn't feel, then maybe you should consider seeing a counsellor to work through it. I teach in a high school and I see a lot of internet addicted kids. The internet is a powerful thing, and we're only just beginning to understand its effects.

i ask myself that question every day :( ah well.
You're a procrastinator. Take an old computer with nothing but the bare basics (no internet) and make it your work computer. No distractions.
internet is very addicting
Because you are addicted to the net.
I have the same problem .. if you got a solution let me know please .. I'll get you a free latte from my favorite internet caffee ,, my treat ;P
It's called procrastination. You have to break away and focus on what MUST be done. It's not as bad as you think once you get started.
Internet is addictive.....I just turn it off and walk away!
If you are at work then erase your email there, if you are at home, put the computer in the hottest area of the house then you will be too uncomfortable to sit on it very long!
Because you are a freak!
Dont worry! I have this same problem. I just force myself to do something else and dont even sit down in front of the computer. You will eventually lose the attraction to this stupid AnyQA.com
Because we're procrastinators. Doesn't matter what we put off, as long as we can, we will. It's our nature.
do your work first then go on the internet
Unplug your computer or keep yourself and the puter away from each other. Pretend he's your BF and you just had a big fight.
I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST EBAY..BUT ANYTHING ON THE COMPUTER SEEMS ADICTIVE..ALL I CAN SAY IS..DONT EVEN TURN IT ON UNTIL YOUVE COMPLETED ALL YOU VE SET OUT TO DO FOR THE DAY..WE ALWAYS SAY I JUST WANT TO CHECK OUT MY EMAIL...AND THEN THREE OR FOUR HOURS LATER...
becuase when you promise to leave the computer after checking your email, you want to do other things other than that but you have to becuase it's a promise. can't brake a promise! lol.
It's an addictive behavior like gambling. Just be glad you only lose time and not time AND money.
you probably spend so much time on the net because it is so much more enjoyable than the work that you have to do. I don't know how to curb your behavior rather than to tell you to get some self-disipline and DO YOUR WORK
I hear ya, it's addictive, I can't give you any suggestions, cause I need them too.
You fool.
You complete and utter fool.

You think you've got a lot of work to do?
Aha!
Not only that - but you've got to do mine as well - so get off line and get over here with your scrubbing brush and broom.

Thank you
haha i always do that, do everything last minute or in the morning
My suggestion: Repeat several times to yourself, "I need to work instead of doing this." Also, mean it.
Make a list of all of the things u need to do and post signs in ur house or little reminders to make sure u get them done. Create an agenda and highlight things that u have completed. It will give u a greater sense of organization and hopefully it'll stop ur habit of procrastination. Unplug ur computer if u have to, or limit ur time on going on the Internet. Have an alarm set to go off for 1 hour and then shut ur computer down and get back to work. Take short breaks if necessary, to keep ur energy up. Good blessings!
I'm the same way, but I find the internet does not take much thought and after spending some time on it, I am able to get much more accomplished
Cause you have no friends in real life
Cause you have nothing else to do
Cause deep down you like wasting your time on the internet rather than doing your work
Cause you are lazy
Because distraction is fun and "net surfing" is like taking a minute vacation.set goals.tell yourself that you can't look up something until you get work done. Reward yourself by doing what you want.. good luck!
Because you are lonely.



Drink chai tea while smoking a joint and taking a hot bubble bath.
This happens due to a condition called worksucksatitus. You usually develop this when the job you have or the task at hand just plain sucks. It is a very common illness and can generally be remedied with lots of alcohol and pot. Smoke 2 joints and drink 4 beers, you'll feel better by morning.
I ask myself that question all the time....
Holy moly..I have the same problem and seriously...I understand that it is a chronic problem and it does suck. If you figure out something to curb the problem please let me know. I go online to check my email and end up online for hours. I try to only get online certain days and end up online everyday. I mean, it takes up all of my time. I mean, look at me now..I have a million things to do and I am writing to you about it instead of doing it. I think we just need to pray for God to show us the way to do what we need to be doing when we need to be doing it. I will pray for you and you pray for me. ~Dawn
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