Let’s face it: social media is everywhere. From our home life to our work life and everything in between and outside of it, we are exposed to a ton of social media. We get it in our cell phones, we see it in magazines and TV commercials, in billboards, in websites, and even in obscure places (like tattoos). Not everyone is a power user when it comes to Twitter, Facebook, or other social media applications, but we don’t have to be power users to be susceptible to social media burnouts. I, myself, have been very close to burning out numerous times within the past 4 years, and I can say that it took a lot out of me to fight NOT burning out in the midst of all of this.

Get Unplugged

Seriously, this is the best thing to do BY FAR.  Get unplugged, and go do something that does not require looking into a computer screen. Play with your dog or your kids.  Go out for ice cream, or if you can help it, don’t do any work for a night or two (this is hard for us workaholics). If you’re someone like me, doing something that will let out some aggression, like playing Halo, is a great way to get “unplugged” but still be doing “technology.”

Get Fit

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been going back to working out and dancing hip hop/breakdancing. I have missed the dancing portion ever since I moved out of Seattle, and thankfully I have enough space that I can breakdance without actually breaking furniture. Working out and getting a workout alleviates stress and stimulates your endorphins, boosting your overall energy.

Get Outside

Half of my friends who have been in the social media realm for years have given me this advice, and personally it has worked very well for me. This is somewhat related to the “Get Unplugged” section, but more specifically to force you to do something outside, not just taking your eyes off of a computer screen.

Not sure what to do? Spend 15-20 minutes to walk around your neighborhood with your dog. Go to the driving range for 30-45 minutes and release some tension. Refocus your brain to doing something else, so that when you get back into social media, you’ll have a better mindset for it.

Get Rejuvenated and Refocused

Rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit on a consistent basis. Find something you love to do and are passionate about outside of the computer screen and start doing it regularly. Focusing your mind elsewhere for a short period of time helps you get yourself out of the social media rut and can help rejuvenate your mindset when you’re in the daily trenches of social media life, and in life in general. Whether this means being with family, going out for coffee with friends, or window shopping at your local mall, get rejuvenated.

Get Some Sleep

Social media has so much noise that, at times, we just want that noise to go away. What better way to make this happen than to get yourself some rest. Power naps are great, but sleeping 4-6 hours a night won’t do you any good. Take some time off for yourself AND your body.

Do you have any opinions, comments, or other ways to prevent social media burnout? Let us know!

David
@zioneyemedia

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