SCCM Resource Library-LEAD: Harnessing the Power of Social Media

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In this document titled "Harnessing the Power of Social Media Without Sacrificing Productivity," the authors explore the idea of balancing productivity with social media usage. The document discusses the amount of time users spend on social media platforms per day, with the average user spending 151 minutes, or 2.5 hours, on social media. The authors suggest that the best way to minimize distractions and not waste time on social media is to never get started at all.<br /><br />The document provides tips and tricks on managing time on social media to derive maximum benefit. One tip is to turn off social media notifications, as they are designed to hijack attention and can lead to information overload and alert fatigue. Deactivating notifications in the device settings can help reduce stress and anxiety.<br /><br />Another suggestion is to subscribe to the "Daily Digest" feature, which provides curated content based on followers and interests. This prevents the need to constantly scroll and search for the latest discussions.<br /><br />The document also advises making use of Twitter tools such as bookmarking and subscribing to lists. Bookmarking can be helpful for saving articles linked to tweets for later reading, while subscribing to lists can filter the feed to targeted topics, thus avoiding time wasted scrolling.<br /><br />Setting a social media timer is another tip mentioned in the document. Users can search for "Screen Time" in settings to set app limit times. This helps to ensure that time spent on social media is not excessive.<br /><br />Finally, the document emphasizes the importance of being conscious of time spent on social media. It suggests utilizing commute time to scroll through feeds, but warns against using cell phones while walking or driving, as it can be dangerous and distracting.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides strategies for harnessing the power of social media without sacrificing productivity, highlighting the need to be intentional and mindful in social media consumption.

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Professional Development and Education, 2023, 0:05:00

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Professional Development

Tag Leadership Empowerment and Development LEAD

Year 2023

Keywords

Harnessing the Power of Social Media

Productivity

Social Media Usage

Time Management

Social Media Notifications

Information Overload

Alert Fatigue

Curated Content

Twitter Tools

Setting Social Media Timer

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