I learned a few years ago social media can be like any addiction and moderation is always the best philosophy.
I had every social media property you could imagine. Then, I realized a large portion of my day was spent following, commenting and chasing the latest fad. I decided to completely unplug for about six months.
I still have facebook and twitter. Facebook for my high school buddies and Twitter just for posting my random thoughts. I only check them once a day and post maybe a few times a week. It helps to keep a low dosage approach so when you need to step away, you can do it without thinking you're missing something.
I've always liked the idea of having to post something worthwhile at HN. It takes out a lot of the cruft you have to sift through and makes it easier to actually enjoy the conversations and insights I get here.
I had every social media property you could imagine. Then, I realized a large portion of my day was spent following, commenting and chasing the latest fad. I decided to completely unplug for about six months.
I still have facebook and twitter. Facebook for my high school buddies and Twitter just for posting my random thoughts. I only check them once a day and post maybe a few times a week. It helps to keep a low dosage approach so when you need to step away, you can do it without thinking you're missing something.
I've always liked the idea of having to post something worthwhile at HN. It takes out a lot of the cruft you have to sift through and makes it easier to actually enjoy the conversations and insights I get here.