Tim Challies linked to this article yesterday and I thought it was worth re-posting here. While the article is written from the perspective of a pastor, the advice that he gives is worth thinking about for those outside the pastoral ministry as well.
My favorite quote: “When I say “no” to distractions on social media or the news then I am saying “yes” to those around me. I am saying “yes” to thinking, planning, meditating, or praying. Saying “no” is a powerful sanctifying work to a flesh that loves to be told “yes, you can have this”.
Irrigating Deserts 