How To Break Your Instant Message And Text Habit

How can I break my instant message and text habit?

Turn it off. Turn it off. Remember that phrase turn it off. T.I.O.. Whether it is e-mail or Instant Messaging or texting, cell phone, blackberry. You name it. Turn it off. All of these devices are electronic. They all have an on off switch and if you find that you are developing a habit where you are wasting time, simply turn it off. Schedule time when you will allow yourself to do it and the rest of the time have it off.