I don’t like when I spend too much time scrolling on YouTube in bed. I end up not getting enough sleep and being tired the next day, and it really seems like a time sucker. Imagine the knowledge I could acquire if I spent that time studying… anything.

I’m not sure what I should do about it. I could quit cold turkey like I did during Lent. Or I could set limits. Sometimes I put my phone in the living room so the temptation is just not there. That usually only lasts a couple of consecutive nights.

Sunday at Mass, I had the idea that I could try limiting my YouTube to one hour per week. Sunday night, I did go on it for a few minutes, and then I switched to reading about William Wallace. (Just watched Braveheart) Then I searched on Amazon for basement shelving. I still stayed up too late once again. This morning at Mass, I had a thought that maybe I shouldn’t go on the Internet after 8 PM. It couldn’t hurt to do an experiment…

Experiment #5:

Starting now, until the end of October, (a little more than 10 days) do not use an Internet browser after 8 PM. Also, limit time on YouTube to one hour per week.

I shall post the results on November 1st.