A new year, a fresh start… While most people are making resolutions that focus on exercise and diet, here at Dot Complicated we’re challenging ourselves with tech resolutions– that is, changes to the way we use technology so it enhances our lives, rather than detracts from it.

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We asked readers what their tech resolutions are for 2014– here’s what you said.

David Ryan Polgar ‏@TechEthicist5h: New Years Tech Resolution: never check my phone while in mid-conversation–be fully present & engaged.

Mel Carson ‏@MelCarson6h: Mine’s to use devices less around my 2 year-old. She’s already saying “Put your phone down, Daddy!”

Retroette ‏@retroette13h: Turn off all tech by 10 pm. (Big fail tonight, I’m afraid.)

Mommy’s Event BFF ‏@MommysEventBFF17h: Stop checking my phone when my children come home from school and don’t get back online until after they go to bed.

Sueanne Shirzay ‏@SueanneShirzay: My N Y resolution is to use my phone to actually call people.

Daniel ‏@idanielroman: Stop checking Twitter before bed.

Raffe Gold ‏@raffeg: Be less of a promoter and more of an engager.

Jyoti Maheshwari ‏@j11tweets: My new year’s resolution is to take at least one cell phone-free vacation every year.

mackmckelvey ‏@mackmckelvey: No devices at the dinner table. Any dinner table, anywhere.

alicemwu ‏@alicemwu: I’ve started putting my cell phone in my dresser to stop myself from looking at my phone

aprilfresh ‏@aprilfresh: Find a “home base” at home for my iphone. If it’s not following me around, I won’t check it as often.

Katie Kempner ‏@katiekempner: To stop checking my phone when I am spending time with my kids and really be present in the moment.

Tam ‏@oiler0218: My new year’s tech resolution is not to use my phone in the car AT ALL. #safetyfirst #donttextanddrive

Angela Pontarolo ‏@Apontarolo18 Dec: Mine is to truly and consistently be present. Tech down & listen.

Joree Rosenblatt ‏@joreerose3318: Not to tell my kids “hold on” when in middle of a text. They’re more important. Mindful parenting

Blessing Oshin ‏@ThinkFeminist18: Mine is zero social media except ‘Twitter’ for 2014. I know you FB folks won’t appreciate that, but…

Zeke Quezada ‏@ZekeQuezada18 Dec: No more weekend tech moments that interfere with my kid’s activities.

Tanya Barrios ‏@tbarrios47: Not check my email until I get to work!

Carla Naumburg, PhD ‏@SWMama: My tech resolution is to put away my phone from when I pick up my kids at school until I get them to bed!

We love these! What’s your New Year’s tech resolution! Tweet @dotcomplicated or let us know in the comment below.

Posted on 1/2/2014

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