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TracyWoodTracyWood
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 Can anyone out there recommend a good internet browsing lockout software?

I need the 12 steps to stop me from browsing, facebooking etc!  My name is Tracy and I am a browsing addict. It is destroying any productive work while at home. each day i say i will not look, but I do, next thing I know, time has slipped away, nothin that I wanted to accomplish is done.

Looking for something that will time me out, have time blocks where can't browse etc- is there anything out there like this.

I am leaving and shutting my computer down now! Please help, thanks

Comments

  • mattsullmattsull

    Admitting you have a problem is the first step towards recovery.

  • David FlintDavid Flint
    Leechblock app' on Mozilla Firefox browser.
  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    x2 for leechblock, it's ruthlessly effective. I also use morning coffee extension to open my regular sites, etc., to keep me focused!

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  • TracyWoodTracyWood

     Thanks guys! Like Matt said, first just being aware helps!

    Guess I'll switch browser to firefox, right now using google .

     Thanks for sugeestions

  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    I will be a founding father of your 12 step group. Let me know when the first meeting is.
  • TracyWoodTracyWood

     @ Nemo- 2 meeting opportunities this week. Saturday (tomorrow) and Wed any time! My weak moments are in am on days off, while drinking coffee. Next thing I know its 3pm and NOTHING on my to do list is done

    For me, so far- I'll have workout schedule printed out on fridge, so I don't need to "double check" in computer

    2- Don't turn computer on in am

    3- If for some reason I need to turn on, Leechbloock, more to come.

    Basically, I am grounded until further notice

  • John StarkJohn Stark

    I killed my FaceCrack account several months ago and haven't looked back.  Don't miss it at all. 

    It is hard to lock your own self out of  your own machine.  :-)  Especially if you know your own password.  :-)   Are you married?  If so, have your hubby password protect the PC so only he can get you in.

    I have no idea what type of machine you run, but Windows 7 has a very effective Parental Control feature that limits Internet time, etc.

    Lastly, try just limiting yourself to before 9:00 AM and after 9:00 PM.  That way your day time is free.  Then go crazy after hours!

    And in the grand scheme of things there is NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING that is that important that you have to check FaceCrack more than once a day.

    Hope this helps.

    John

     

     

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