I know Wednesday is traditionally our day for letting off steam, but I’m afraid I just can’t do that. You see I have discovered mac freedom and I’m a new woman. I’m getting through my to do list. Sorting stuff out. Cleaning off the desk and making things happen. I also have to admit that, yes, my ability to spend hours each day reading emails, blogs and all the associated linked information has turned into a bit of an addiction. But mac freedom has helped me with all that (yes, there is a hint of slightly crazed voice there!).
Anyway, mac freedom is a lovely little app that allows me to type in a time limit and then it won’t let me access the internet until that time’s up. (And yes, I realize how pathetic it is that I can’t do that on my own. But at least I’m big enough to admit it.) So if, like me, you have a little, er, problem with discipline (and a mac) – go get it! Do not hesitate a moment longer.
And if anyone knows of a similar application for windows, please share.
the art of moi 
I just love Freedom – mac optional! When I was off email and mostly out of phone range for nine days, I was floating.
I could actually hear myself think. I had the brain-space to gather thoughts – and let them go… I finally remembered what it was like to be in the moment. Especially when I nearly stepped on a black snake, or a dingo wandered into camp.
I vote for one email and mobile phone free day a week. There was a time when we could live without being contactable 24:7 … have we got the guts to do it these days?
Just a thought…
lou