10 Mindful Ways to Use Social Media

Tricycle:

For the last two years, I have provided a daily wisdom quote through a Twitter account called Tiny Buddha. Since the follower count has grown by leaps and bounds, people have suggested I tweet more often throughout the day. I've realized, however, that the greatest lesson we can all learn is that less is enough. In a time when connections can seem like commodities and online interactions can become casually inauthentic, mindfulness is not just a matter of fostering increased awareness. It's about relating meaningfully to other people and ourselves. With this goal in mind, I've compiled a list of 10 tips for using social media mindfully.

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Comments

[gemsviathailand]

08:26 PM on 02/17/2011

Kahb koon mak mak - Thank you very much.

Your perspective and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Over the past few years, I quite successfully removed myself from modern culture by moving to a small village in Thailand.

I recently reconnected with a WiFi antenna and want to balance the two cultures.

[eric14]

04:59 PM on 02/17/2011

Doug Firebaugh of SocialMediaBlogster.com has identified seven psychological needs we may be looking to meet when we log on: acknowledgment, attention, approval, appreciation, acclaim, assurance, and inclusion.
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Self-expression is not on the list. A very ''needy'' list.