✏︎ Social Media Essentialism: Step 3 ✏︎ What is essential?

✏︎ What is essential? ✏︎
Now that we have looked at the REAL hours and attention we spend online through our data, we need to determine what participation is essential. We already looked at what we want to be doing more of and what is essential to our wellbeing and creativity, so this is about looking at what is absolutely necessary in terms of our online engagement. We’re looking at those things that improve our life and work rather than detract from it.

Does your work involve social media or other addictive and immersive technologies? If so, what is required? Be as exact as you can here. What exact steps, tasks, and duties are involved in your online work? What are your exact work hours? These distinctions and boundaries are critical in determining how to move forward.

If your job description does not include running or participating in online businesses or social media, what is your essential participation? A lot of people say things like connecting with friends and family, getting news and entertainment, or participating in groups and courses. All of that is potentially admirable, but also very wishy-washy. Drill down and be as specific as possible. Where do you receive true value and where do you not? What are the distinctions and boundaries you’d like to honor in your participation?

Write it down, journal it, or mind map it. Document what you determine - somehow, some way. It will be your blueprint for containers and borders for your time and attention.

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