Text Messaging Is Good For You
This article in the Guardian reports on a study where motivational text messages helped people to quit smoking.
I’m no psychologist, but it strikes me this technique could also be used to stop other additions and help in losing weight. And why does it have to be an SMS message? Could it not be a desktop alert or an app for a smart phone?
I’m certain a decrepit programmer like me could write some of the software.
The Anonymous Widower 
I hate texting and rarely do it
Comment by liz | June 30, 2011 |
But getting motivational text messages does seem to help people quit smoking.
Comment by AnonW | June 30, 2011 |
I can see how it would help, I know that a lot of people in 12 step programs using texting for support and motivation. I find it difficult to text because of the problems with my hands, and if I want to contact someone I send an email as the people I would text all have phones which will recieve emails
Comment by liz | June 30, 2011 |
I use LiquidDrop to send text messages from the desktop.
Comment by AnonW | June 30, 2011 |