How many times each day do you read someone is going off grid, meaning they plan to push away from the computer and do something else only to see them return in a matter of days or sometimes hours? I've seen a few individuals be successful at escaping the social media time suck, but I'm in the category that I like to be connected and I try to manage my online time appropriately.
Last Friday, Katya Andresen addressed the topic in "How to Avoid Social Media Time Suck" and gave three simple steps: plan ahead, use technology to align your social media networks, and empower your staff to develop social media content.
Yesterday, Philanthropy magazine addressed burnout, and raised a similar caution when Nathan Hand, Vice President, School on Wheels said, "You must be purposeful about unplugging." Hear his 60-second suggestion here.
We have busy and challenging lives. As I continue to encourage Optimist Clubs and other service clubs to blog and connect through Twitter and Facebook, I also want to caution their leader, don't let the medium run you. To stay enthusiastic, be sure to take time for yourself, your family and the typical activities you do with your friends at your club events.
