Working in an insurance company means I heavily rely on my work laptop and two extended monitors. My day starts at 7:00 AM and ends at 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday. If overtime is available, I work until 6:00 PM—and sometimes even on weekends for five hours. After work, I prepare for my night class, which requires me to use my personal laptop. This constant screen time is why my eyes often feel dry.
At work, I mostly use Excel sheets to process reports. Outlook and Teams are my main tools for communication. To keep track of my tasks, I always use Notepad. I record everything important there and often list my to-do items. It’s helpful because everything I need is in one place.
When I’m not working or doing school-related tasks, I often browse Facebook. It keeps me busy, and since Messenger is connected, I use it to stay in touch with family and friends. I remember back when my sister and I used Skype, Yahoo Messenger, and Viber to communicate. It’s fascinating to see how these apps have evolved into what they are today.
One app I really like for staying organized is OneNote. It’s a digital notebook where I store information for my coursework and assignments. Like other Windows applications, its format is familiar. What I love most is how customizable it is—I can organize it however I want. It’s divided into sections that I can rename based on the subject or topic.
To be honest, Facebook and Threads on Instagram take up a lot of my time when I’m not busy. These platforms are entertaining—a mix of nonsense and interesting news. Of course, it’s important to fact-check before believing anything. When I’m really busy, I limit my usage to 30 minutes to an hour. It’s tough, though—the more you scroll, the more interesting it gets. That’s why I need to discipline myself, or I won’t get anything done. After all, priorities come first. While working or studying, music helps me stay focused and avoid distractions. I usually listen on YouTube or Spotify.
What I’ve learned over time is that these platforms can entertain you for a while, but once you’re done, reality sets in—and there are things that still need to be done. For me, responsibility outweighs entertainment. I limit my social media apps to just two because I don’t need more, and it helps me stay disciplined. I like keeping boundaries this way. 🙂
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