Um, okay. On my 14th birthday, my brother gifted me a new computer. I was astonished and enjoyed it. At that time, uh, really I didn’t know how to use a computer effectively, so I started playing computer games that time and become addicted. So I tend to spend my whole time, um, playing the video games. And during the that time I wasn’t interested in other things like, um, computers or smartphones or going out with my friends. Uh, as time passed, I learned how to use a computer effectively. So when I turned 15, I was reduced using the computer. It had, ah, a effect, positive effect on my life. Then, uh, when I turned 16, uh, I decided to stop using a computer because I had to study hard that time. As a result, I learned studying hard and my studying is um, my lessonsame uh, very good. And I learned also discipline and so on. I understand that if we reduce using the technology like phones, computers and something like that, it would effectably impact human heals and also the life.
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On my 14th birthday, my brother gifted me a new computer. I was thrilled and spent a lot of time on it. At that time, I didn't really know how to use a computer effectively, so I started playing video games and became addicted. I spent almost all my time playing, and I wasn't interested in other things like going out with friends or learning more about computers and smartphones. As time passed, I learned how to use a computer more effectively. When I turned 15, I started using the computer less. It had a positive effect on my life. When I turned 16, I decided to stop using a computer altogether because I had to study hard. As a result, I learned the importance of hard work and my grades improved significantly. I also learned discipline and other valuable skills. I understand that reducing our use of technology like phones and computers can have a positive impact on our health and overall well-being.
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