I love this question! This is a hard one, especially given I work remote and wear many hats that require constant attention to a computer screen. Social media adds to this complication. For example, I have personal social media accounts, accounts for my works as a realtor, as a writer (most of which are in process now as I'm preparing to publish my first novel), accounts for my lawyer profile (LinkedIn) - belong to several writing groups online, even my 9-5 has its own private company "social media." What I find works is to have a set time to check emails, use platforms to send timed posts (I'm still learning how to do this), etc. Resist the urge to constantly check. Take breaks. Go for a walk, get outside, take a nap. Basically, get away from your computer and phone and do something that reminds you there is a life out there! Instead of sending a social media message or text, call a friend. Invite them to lunch. Remember that social media is a tool, not life. Also, check out last week 's post on "The Power of Pause" - it's a great post that touches on this some! Thanks for the question! I'd love to hear how other subscribers handle this as well. It's definitely something I struggle with!
Do you ever find yourself spending too much time on social media instead of enjoying life in the moment? If so do you have any tips to combat that?
I love this question! This is a hard one, especially given I work remote and wear many hats that require constant attention to a computer screen. Social media adds to this complication. For example, I have personal social media accounts, accounts for my works as a realtor, as a writer (most of which are in process now as I'm preparing to publish my first novel), accounts for my lawyer profile (LinkedIn) - belong to several writing groups online, even my 9-5 has its own private company "social media." What I find works is to have a set time to check emails, use platforms to send timed posts (I'm still learning how to do this), etc. Resist the urge to constantly check. Take breaks. Go for a walk, get outside, take a nap. Basically, get away from your computer and phone and do something that reminds you there is a life out there! Instead of sending a social media message or text, call a friend. Invite them to lunch. Remember that social media is a tool, not life. Also, check out last week 's post on "The Power of Pause" - it's a great post that touches on this some! Thanks for the question! I'd love to hear how other subscribers handle this as well. It's definitely something I struggle with!