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Social media is everywhere! Literally, there are new services being unveiled on a daily basis. Not only are they being unveiled, but all of them are wanting our attention. If you don’t believe me, check your email inbox right now, I bet you’ll have an invitation to join the latest tool to connect and explore. I’m sure you’ve at times asked yourself, “How many more friend requests can I agree to.”
However, with all of this innovation, there also is developing a issue of social media obesity. I have become so fat on “the latest” that there are some sites and applications that I can’t even remember my log in name. I even have social media apps. bookmarked that I’ve forgotten why I saved them. It’s ugly, and I think it’s time to go on a diet.
Here is what I’m doing to stay current, stay lean and productive in this social media craze.
Try Everything!
The only way to stay current is that you have to try everything. Experiment with the new toys. Ask around and get opinions from others who are currently using the latest and greatest. It never hurts to try it. You may be surprised that it’s not what you thought and that you have a use for it. Learn to try everything without letting others know your on a diet. Can any one person really be using it all… I don’t think so.
Focus
Staying focused can also pay great dividends when your trying to decide what to stay with. There are some things I’ll never use not because their not cool, but often times they’re either a duplicate or don’t serve the community that I’m a part of.
Prioritize
There are many applications and sites that I know I’ll never be the beta tester. Prioritizing what I need and what best serves the industry that I’m in can be very helpful. Prioritizing what apps and sites best work for me and that give me the most opportunity to connect with others must be at the top of the list.
Trim
It’s OK to unsubscribed, end a service, leave a community. Eliminate those things that are out of your focus and line of priorities. Another way to stay lean is be willing to upgrade, let go and move on. Staying trim is never easy, especially when you feel your missing something. However, you’ll be surprised how much more productive you’ll be when your not trying to consume it all.
How are you staying fit? How do you decide on the “must have’s” and the “maybe later?” Leave a comment and be part of the conversation.
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