Now almost everyone, everywhere and at any time can get access to news, information, resource, entertainment via the internet using common social media platforms. You’ll thank the god of Facebook when you find a profile of a long-lost acquaintance. Communication has never been so easy on the internet lately, many thanks to the brains behind these technologies.
We really cannot over emphasize the usefulness of the internet. Did I mention that millions of people make money, leveraging on the expansive connectivity and massive usage of the internet through social media? Yes engagement for some is mainly for earnings while millions use it as a pass time. Are you one of those pass-timers on the internet? Do you spend significant amount of time online without anything to show for it?
Here are some tips that will cure your addiction and help you refocus on productive use of your internet time.
BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT IT
Unless you agree there is a problem you need to address, there will be no headway in finding a solution. Admit it, you need to change how things are done if you want positive result. You definitely want to be among the crew who harvest good cash from their time online, you have to make deliberate efforts to achieve your goals.
IDENTIFY TRIGGERS OR DISTRACTIONS THAT KEEPS YOU TURNING PAGES
You will have to learn about site settings on editing/blocking profile viewing on social media platforms. You know those entertainment or gossips that take so much of your time, some sexually explicit content sites if that is your habit (rather difficult but very achievable). You will agree this is very involving, time-consuming and counterproductive. Begin by blocking these profiles on Facebook for example, whose negative posts pop up incessantly on your timeline. If you do not want your friends to be aware you intend to get restrict interactions, the alternative will be – adjusting your own setting to stop seeing post from such profile. Overtime the apps. will learn your preferences and then completely eliminate pop ups from inadequate profiles on your feeds or timeline. Note that this feature is common across social media platforms. Switching off mobile data during work time sure works well for me, you should try it.
CULTIVATE NEW AND REWARDING HABITS
I will suggest you subscribe to, like or follow websites, pages and profiles that you share common interest with. Whatever you hope to achieve, surround yourself with achievers in that line. If you have a passion for public speaking, look for mentors, follow or subscribe to them and learn from them. Seeing posts from these mentors constantly spurs you on in that direction. Don’t forget to learn tips and tricks that will help you monetize your engagement too.
You can also make use of a digital scheduler to keep track of your daily activities. Create time slots for daily engagements and keep strictly to it. You can download from app stores on your phone, just get PDAs that works right for you until you keep a mental note of your new routine.
GRIT AND DISCIPLINE.
You can scarcely achieve anything without discipline. Endeavour to make this a point of duty, keeping to timing of engagements and following your passion or business with unwavering focus. Do everything to avoid avoidable distractions. The aim is to make money out of time spent online, never forget this. Grit, employed in goal setting and followed through with discipline leads to actualization of purpose.
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