Manage Your Day-To-Day: Build your Routine, Find your Focus and Sharpen your Creative Mind- Chapter Three -Taming Your Tools - Using Social Media Mindfully

Chapter Three- Taming Your Tools

A famous quote once said;

" You can do 

anything but not

everything."

-David Allen

Using Social Media Mindfully

Social media fulfils most basic needs of belonging and self esteem. We receive a small rush of endorphins when we receive a new message. Social media also triggers thew reward centre of our brain making us want to relate our daily activities. While engaging in social media we are unable to give full attention to who or what is right there in front of us. We miss out on the details of our lives.

Set boundaries - only access computer in certain time frame. Ask key questions if wish to get online outside of these hours. Key questions to ask self if drawn to social media: 

• Do i need to share this information now or will it be okay to share it later so that i can live it now.  
• Am i looking for validation, looking to fill my day.
• Am i avoiding something.
• Am i feeling lonely.
• Am i afraid of missing out.
• Can i just have mindless fun for a while.

Behind every professional person there is a personal purpose. When we focus on ourselves and help others to do the same we feel feel fulfilled and more effective. Challenge the worries that keep us reacting to social media rather than engaging consciously.  Social media can have a profound impact on our lives but as with any tool its power is in the intentions of its user.