SOCIAL MEDIA

DISADVANTAGES• Academic influences – manage time better, join study groups to limit influences of SM. • Self-esteem influences – vision board – dream chart/set daily goals and aspirations• When influenced, consult with professional services (psychologists, academic advisors)• Bad replacement for face-to-face contact – not a great space to communicate effectively –

creates conflict and miscommunication is encouraged• People perceive digital interactions make up for real connections – we lose touch and

connection with people who were once close to us.• Can be a space for inappropriate actions, saying things they wouldn’t in real life would.• High risk space. People take advantage of the “free” information to use for malicious reasons• Opens up the possibility for hackers to commit fraud and launch spam and virus attacks.• Increases the risk of people falling prey to online scams that seem genuine, resulting in data or

identity theft.• Potential legal consequences for negative or damaging comments (if seen as objectionable,

illicit or offensive material).• Too much time results in lost productivity – distraction. Lose attention!! Affects your ability to

stay on taskshttp://www.shrm.org/templatestools/hrqa/pages/socialnetworkingsitespolicy.aspx#sthash.jbLetlWu.dpuf

DO’S & DON’TS OF

SOCIAL MEDIA: THE UNSPOKEN RULES

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Do’s:• Do speak your mind and

contribute• Do bring value through

your posts• Do share and learn from

others• Do keep in touch – make

time for friends and family (better time management)

• Make time for SM

Don’ts:• Don’t just focus on yourself• Don’t be afraid to ask• Don’t abuse social

networking relationships• Don’t use social media to

spam• Don’t just rely on social

media for contact with people, try out real connections

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqezbib5qpQ

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DANGERS OF

SOCIAL MEDIA

DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

OVERSHARING

POSTING TOO MUCH INFORMATION ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

WHEN AM I USING

SOCIAL MEDIA “TOO” MUCH?

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Curbing social media as a distractorAre you addicted to Facebook?

Can you be without

your Smartphone?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FimeSc_I5KA

Think about:

• What is keeping me from achieving my goals?

• Why is this a distraction or a waste of time?

• How often does it happen?

• What causes it to happen?

• What are the consequences of it?

Now figure out:

• Are you being realistic with your time?

• Learn to say “no” or “not now” to friends

• Turn off/put away your laptop and phone - you can actually REWARD yourself with these once you’ve completed your task

• Get help where you can (e.g. With household chores)

• Postpone unnecessary activities until the work is done!

• Prioritise!

DEALING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA DISTRACTIONS