I was a guest on the #TwitterSmarter Twitter chat
I was honored to be a guest of the #TwitterSmarter Twitter chat talking about my favorite topic, life-work balance. The chat is hosted by Twitter rockstar and marketing expert Madalyn Sklar, and it’s one of the most prestigious chats on Twitter. We had a great conversation with her community of marketers and entrepreneurs on how to achieve life-work balance, how to practice self-care, and how to thrive in their business thanks to better nutrition, proper sleep, and regular exercise, and their golden hour.
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If you missed the chat, no worries! Below is the recap for you – Great insights and a lot of inspiration for you to change your life!
Q1: Why is #LifeWorkBalance important for entrepreneurs using Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/zD9Vu8cHnK
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A1 (1/4): Twitter is the perfect platform to connect and engage thanks to its brevity. With 280 characters you can chat with anyone at any time however, this can cause stress if you don’t know how to set limits #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A1: Well it’s important for anyone – if you don’t get it right you either don’t have decent work or a decent life. #TwitterSmarter
— Tim Lewis @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) January 3, 2019
A1 (2/4): You should be more mindful with your time and make sure you set a realistic time frame when you’re on Twitter listening, engaging, asking, responding #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A1 (3/4): Your brand / company counts on you, and you have to take care of yourself before everything else. For me life comes first, then work can get done #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A1 (4/4): It’s not only finding the time you need to work on your business or setting boundaries with your clients. It all starts in your body, and we’ll see how #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A1: Because Twitter’s like a black hole. It’s easy to get caught up in all the activity and lose ourselves—even if the said activity is productive and awesome. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) January 3, 2019
A1 For me I tend to keep working on my little farm’s SM after hours. I work full time off farm, so my life seems like work a lot!
Taking time away gives some perspective and time to process what’s going in all aspects of life. #TwitterSmarter
— Jodi DeHate (@FarmChicJodi) January 3, 2019
A1. Work-life balance is important for everyone. What’s the benefit of building a business if you are not staying healthy and enjoying it? #twittersmarter
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) January 3, 2019
A1: Work-life balance is crucial for entrepreneurs because in order to take care of business, we have to take care of ourselves first. Otherwise, we’ll burn out quickly. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) January 3, 2019
A1 So many times people get caught up in the entrepreneurship part of their day/life and forget about home. They forget about family (if they have one) and forget about themselves! You have to maintain some balance so you don’t burnout! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/jAMTI9DRLq
— Kyle Hetrick 🇺🇸 (@khetrific) January 3, 2019
A1. It’s always important to have a work life balance. Have to make sure you make the most of the things you enjoy other than work and to also make sure you don’t burn yourself out! #TwitterSmarter
— Ben Hardicre 🎥 (@BenHardicre) January 3, 2019
A1: Balance is essential with anything in life…I struggle finding balance but in 2019, it’s a goal of mine! #TwitterSmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) January 3, 2019
A1: I’m not an entrepreneur, but tossing this out there… It definitely depends on your product/service/demographic. In some instances, especially in the startup phase, there cannot be a realistic #WorkLifeBalance. Know what you’re getting in to. #twittersmarter
— Katie Halberg | WSU Social Media (@KatieHalberg) January 3, 2019
A1: What’s so great about Twitter – 24/7, 365, global and local-focused – is also the downfall for so of us trying to be productive. I find myself getting distracted by non-work-related things all the time when I’m on Twitter for a chat or to check on our content. #TwitterSmarter
— Click Ctrl Marketing (@ClkContrl) January 3, 2019
A1: It’s easy to get caught up in the mix of everything on Twitter. Everyone wants to be as involved as they can, but it’s important to find the proper balance to avoid overdoing it or stressing yourself out which can hinder productivity #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) January 3, 2019
A1: It’s important because, as entrepreneurs, if we don’t learn how to balance…we suffer from burnout. It’s a dangerous environment to be in. It causes us to lose all motivation #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A1: Entrepreneurs lead incredibly busy lives. You have to learn to juggle #LifeWorkBalance with social media including Twitter. Make time for tweeting but also make time for you. Don’t stress yourself with Twitter’s fast pace. Sometimes we need to slow down. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/RjaDMiqBVT
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A1: #LifeWorkBalance is important no matter what social channel you are on – need to set your goals and priorities on how you want to engage. Is it for fun or research and so on. Twitter can be very powerful and easy to get caught in a tread that is not relevant #TwitterSmarter
— Bernie Fussenegger 🐝✌️the7️⃣ (@B2the7) January 3, 2019
A1: We need to set realistic goals on the work/life balance. We can’t focus on one more than the other. It’s all about looking after ourselves, by setting priorities #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A1. I think the definition of life-work-balance has changed! I love what I do (including my Twitter time), so it doesn’t feel like work most of the time, which means balance is no issue… I do end up down a “non work” rabbit hole on Twitter a lot tho🤓! #twittersmarter https://t.co/sDv960Kqgi
— Powers of Marketing💥 (@meganpowers) January 3, 2019
a1 Interesting Opening Question! IMO Choosing to take part in Twitter Chats that help inspire, educate & meet people that enhance your aspirations. #TwitterSmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) January 3, 2019
A1
Why is#worklifebalance
important from entrepreneurs?Improved:
👉🏾health
👉🏾focus
👉🏾morale
👉🏾communication
👉🏾collaboration
👉🏾commitment
👉🏾creativity
👉🏾efficiency
👉🏾productivityYOU = large part of your BIZ.
Health YOU = healthier BIZ.#TwitterSmarter #business pic.twitter.com/9vwEYyr59a— Bentley University (@bentleyu) January 3, 2019
A1: It’s not only about preventing burnout. I think having time to do things outside the business and social media makes our lives richer and our minds more creative, so when we go back to work we have a lot more to contribute to it #TwitterSmarter
— Cecilia M. (@cmoraleswrites) January 3, 2019
A1 Being goal focused and maintaining a work life balance is key for mental and physical well-being.. It’s only when you are fine on the inside you can do good on the outside! #TwitterSmarter
— Shruti Deshpande (@shruti12d) January 3, 2019
A1. Balance helps you in both business & in your personal life. Often, too many going after the “hustle” & “grind” lose sight of that without proper time allotment for both professional & personal time resulting in burnout & lost connections #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/v5rhqiYvrd
— Eddie Garrison (@EddieGarrison) January 3, 2019
A1: #LifeWorkBalance is not only important for entreprenuers but any worker as lack of balance can lead to:
▶️Burnout
▶️Poor performance
▶️Relationship issues#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/6wm3jXV422— Jim Fuhs Digital Marketing Consultant #SMMW19 (@FuhsionMktg) January 3, 2019
A1: Keeping a #LifeWorkBalance is necessary to keep the creative joices flowing. Taking care of ourselves is the only way to maintain the fast past required for business. #twittersmarter
— Laura Denny (@ldcreativemedia) January 3, 2019
A1 Health. Balanced health in all directions – play, family, work, personal. #TwitterSmarter
— lillian lake (@llake) January 3, 2019
A.1 simple we’re not machines. Burn both ends of the candle and it will only end in bad results #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/IlsYCaO2bC
— Danny O Brien 📻️⚽️🏉📖 (@DannyEdoBrien) January 3, 2019
A1 #TwitterSmarter I loved all the answers. I have some seasonal work I focus on such as fresh cherries from June-August. More hours then, so I try to balance with some shorter days in the winter – to enjoy one of my fav hobbies of snowmobiling. pic.twitter.com/KNhY1giXOK
— Eric Patrick (@cherrydude) January 3, 2019
If you have a clear strategy, then you can have #lifeworkbalance with #twitter #twittersmarter
— Jennifer Gardella (@DrJennyLynn) January 3, 2019
A1 Because it’s easy to get sucked into constantly learning, networking, engaging and sharing. Oh and data research and business intelligence. And influencer engagement. And… and…. #TwitterSmarter #stepawayfromthetweets
— brooke summers (@wildpolymath) January 3, 2019
Q2: What daily self-care principles do you recommend for Twitter users as a foundation for #LifeWorkBalance? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/p6GZlCBwRg
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A2: Take a break, off all social media, to give yourself some time to just relax. Clear your mind. As most of us, if not all, work in social media, we’re always trying to follow what is happening in the marketing world. We forget to look after ourselves. #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A1 (1/8): Principle 1- Eat more healthy, whole and natural foods that provide you with the right energy and sharpness to work (more in our after-chat). And drink your water! #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
Because I tend to forget the water part, I now pour my water in the am and put it by me. Once I drink it, I pour another. Repeat through the day. It also makes sure I get up and move. #TwitterSmarter
— lillian lake (@llake) January 3, 2019
Great tip! I do this as well. I fill up a Swell bottle and have it on my desk, so there’s no excuses. Plus, the WaterMinder app on my phone helps too! #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) January 3, 2019
A2 (2/8): Principle 2- Sleep at least 7-8 hours every night. This is when your brain regenerates and gets rid of toxins we accumulate during the day. The result? More focused and productive the next day, you can accomplish more in less time #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
2: Set priorities as to what is important to you. Make sure you focus on personal time, to spend on hobbies (or whatever you enjoy) so that you can come back refreshed. #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A2 (3/8): That constant boost you need from coffee might be a sign of chronic sleep deprivation, and catching up on the weekend unfortunately won’t fix it #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A2 (4/8): Principle 3- Exercise, be active every day. When you move, happy hormones are released, and you increase blood flow to your body and to your brain #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A2 (5/8): Exercise is not only to look good, it provides far more health benefits that can improve your business performance and results #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A2: Because it can be so hard to compartmentalize in this age, I try to make self-care part of my work + personal lives. If I want to reach my step goal, I’ll walk around the conference room which gets my eyes away from a screen and gives my brain a healthy break! #TwitterSmarter
— Click Ctrl Marketing (@ClkContrl) January 3, 2019
A2 (6/8): Principle 4- Take care of yourself every single day, even if just for a few minutes, and always take breaks during your work day #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A2. Actually schedule time for YOU. If you don’t schedule it, it might not happen. I do @orangetheory & booking classes in advance is usually necessary, so that gives me a break to work towards. #twittersmarter https://t.co/BSPT7dCrBT
— Powers of Marketing💥 (@meganpowers) January 3, 2019
A2 Set aside times for automation generation, celebrate the little wins with your family & friends. Include people within your success & failures. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/WSFhKGbjX8
— Kyle Hetrick 🇺🇸 (@khetrific) January 3, 2019
A2. Just as with your content calendar, you also need a business-to-personal calendar. Scheduling enough time for both work & personal activities can go a long way in avoiding burn out & fatigue #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Zyttr6YMHP
— Eddie Garrison (@EddieGarrison) January 3, 2019
A2: I turn off notifications for all accounts except my personal one. I set an end time, i.e. no checking Twitter after 8 or 9 (ok that one is aspirational!). Remind myself all the trolls and naysayers don’t know me and are not worth getting upset about! #TwitterSmarter
— Ad Populum Social Media (@Adpopsocial) January 3, 2019
A2 (7/8): Self-care involves habits and strategies for a healthy lifestyle and stress management, it’s NOT just a luxury day at the spa or a shopping spree as many people think #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A2 Plan, set weekly goals and execute accordingly. There can be a lot of time wasted unconsciously browsing which can be fruitless if done without a plan..#TwitterSmarter
— Shruti Deshpande (@shruti12d) January 3, 2019
A2 (8/8): Stop feeling guilty for practicing self-care – It’s necessary to your body and mind in order to thrive and function optimally, it’s not a sign of weakness or laziness! #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A2: Block time off for yourself. Away from the computer. Away from Twitter.
Thank yourself later. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) January 3, 2019
A2: Take care of yourself. Eat healthy. Get enough sleep. Focus on what brings you joy. Take time to relax. Twitter will be there waiting for you. But take care of yourself first. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/i0MXrBjH64
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
a2: You must unplug to recharge #LifeWorkBalance #TwitterSmarter
— Scott Phillips (@scott_phillips_) January 3, 2019
A2: Spend time away from social media. Even if it’s your job, you still have to disconnect at some point. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) January 3, 2019
A2 Self Care- put the damn phone down, mute conversations when you need to unwind. Leave the phone at home when you go places. The world won’t end.
I often put my phone on mute when I’m outdoors especially when kayaking in the summer or working outside#TwitterSmarter
— Jodi DeHate (@FarmChicJodi) January 3, 2019
A2: Prioritize, set time blocks for certain tasks/platforms, set goals, and log off when needed! #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) January 3, 2019
A2: It’s all about setting goals, and plans, as to what you want to achieve. Be it professional, or personal. Set small, daily, goals to spend time on yourself and/or with family/friends. #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A2: Time off is time off. No checking on the Twitter feed while going out with friends, or reading, or before going to bed. It’s not so easy to disconnect nowadays #TwitterSmarter
— Cecilia M. (@cmoraleswrites) January 3, 2019
Time for me is on my calendar. Even if I can’t meet the exact time, it serves as a reminder of a promise to myself. “To thy own self be true”. #TwitterSmarter
— lillian lake (@llake) January 3, 2019
a2 Early Morning Time – Meditation – Exercise – Focus on What Needs to be Accomplished for the Day & ☕ #TwitterSmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) January 3, 2019
A2: Setting weekly goals and priorities which is easier said than done #TwitterSmarter
— Bernie Fussenegger 🐝✌️the7️⃣ (@B2the7) January 3, 2019
Unless Twitter and/or social media are fundamental to your business, time on Social Media must take a back seat to your personal health, family & business. Too many family relationships & businesses have been damaged because of Social Media addictions. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/x6pTMuLuFU
— Mark Carruthers (@MarkC_Avgi) January 3, 2019
A2
Self-care priniciples
for #Twitter👉🏾curate content
👉🏾schedule content
👉🏾plan ahead
👉🏾create lists
👉🏾schedule times for-engagament
-ideation
-content creation
-chats
-etc.& use
extra time
to TURN OFF + recharge!#twittersmarter #marketing pic.twitter.com/Vt5ID6XK0A— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) January 3, 2019
A2 #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance I try to focus on Twitter experiences that I feel will give me some sort of ROI for work related tweets. When I take the time to schedule and plan tweets – I’m always pleased with myself.
— Eric Patrick (@cherrydude) January 3, 2019
Limiting your screen time with apps. Boundaries on when to not use your device (ex: no phone from wake up through breakfast). Set timers to step away from the screen and read, hike, make art, see people IRL, explore. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Rmaj6FtzmA
— brooke summers (@wildpolymath) January 3, 2019
Q3: How can busy Twitter marketers create a regular schedule of self-care? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/t2iZN1sXDk
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A3: You need to look after your notifications and your Twitter use to make sure you aren’t over-extending in your usage. #TwitterSmarter
— Tim Lewis @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) January 3, 2019
A3: Create a schedule that works for you! Think about what you’d like self-care time to look like and block it off in your calendar. Treat that appointment with yourself with the utmost importance. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) January 3, 2019
A3 @buffer and other tools like this are a great way to create and maintain a regular schedule. As for self-care, turn off your notifications. Set time in your day or week to get on and engage with your audience. You don’t have to answer everything right away #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/AYAEwqM80q
— Kyle Hetrick 🇺🇸 (@khetrific) January 3, 2019
A3: I set reminders. I get a desktop notification every day when it’s time for lunch and when I have to leave work.
It’s a good way to force yourself to get up and go, when it’s time. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) January 3, 2019
Stay off mobile because the ease is just do tempting. From just skimming through you will discover you got sucked in.#TwitterSmarter
— Olumodeji Moyosore (@Moclef) January 3, 2019
A3 Plan your time on Twitter to avoid getting distracted easily. Every man hour spent should bring value from the channel. #TwitterSmarter
— Shruti Deshpande (@shruti12d) January 3, 2019
A3: Utilize a planner or a calendar! It’s simple but it helps you prioritize tasks and know when to shut the screen off and have some you time! #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) January 3, 2019
A3. By utilizing a good mixture of scheduled content, real-time engagement & time away from your device. By doing this, you can find the combination of both work & personal time needed to be successful #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/jFqxO9OtrV
— Eddie Garrison (@EddieGarrison) January 3, 2019
A3 Schedule your time to be on Twitter or SM. Use the functions on Hootsuite or Tweetdeck to schedule posts. I’ve used that from time to time. Same with other SM. Use those functions. This carves out time for you to do other things! #TwitterSmarter
— Jodi DeHate (@FarmChicJodi) January 3, 2019
A3: It almost sounds too simple, but schedule your time both personal and business, so that yo make time for you and your loved ones while focusing on what pays the bills#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Qu0NePD3Ew
— Jim Fuhs Digital Marketing Consultant #SMMW19 (@FuhsionMktg) January 3, 2019
A3. Schedule self-care as you would any other appointment – whether it’s a workout, date night, of downtime – put it as a meeting in your calendar! #TwitterSmarter
— ⭐ #GoalChat ⭐ (@GoalChat) January 3, 2019
A3 (1/4): Include YOU in your busy schedule and write it down! Don’t pretend to “remember” your to-do list. Your personal needs will inevitably be pushed down that list, and by the end of the day you won’t have time for them #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
Yes! People always ask me how I’m so organized and it’s because I don’t try to “remember” anything lol. I have a bullet journal, I use alarms as reminders, and if I don’t have my journal I use the notes app on my phone. #TwitterSmarter
— Click Ctrl Marketing (@ClkContrl) January 3, 2019
A3: Take advantage of the tools around you! Automate any Tweets you can – even if it’s just 1 hour away. That way you can spend that time being more productive or on personal things. The stress of always doing everything at once can quickly get to you. #TwitterSmarter
— Click Ctrl Marketing (@ClkContrl) January 3, 2019
A3 (2/4): Treat yourself in the same way you treat your very important clients. Stress and neglect can lead to health issues. And if you’re not there for your business, who will? #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A3: Don’t live for your notifications on Twitter. Set reminders, in your calendar, if you have to. And make sure you follow through with them. #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A3 (3/4): Limit your time in front of a screen. Social media may never sleep but you need to be able to stop #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A3 (4/4): If you have children, set limits for them as well like @evanspiegel and @MirandaKerr do: https://t.co/Vmp34OIUH6 #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A3: Schedule the time you spend on social media. It’s easy to check the Twitter feed for work and end up mindlessly scrolling down for a lot longer than necessary. So write it down in your schedule, and make that time count #TwitterSmarter
— Cecilia M. (@cmoraleswrites) January 3, 2019
A3: I utilize a calendar for real-time post that I want to do. I use a scheduler for other evergreen content and I look at notifications at certain times of the day. #TwitterSmarter
— Bernie Fussenegger 🐝✌️the7️⃣ (@B2the7) January 3, 2019
A3: I would make a Twitter schedule. For me, I check it first thing in the morning and then again in the afternoon and then later in the evening. I may visit it when I have free time throughout the day. Find what works for you. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ix4YzgPobI
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
One of the biggest challenges for me is avoid the “Noise”. And now days, the world is turning noisier. #TwitterSmarter
— Alberto Gómez (@alberMoire) January 3, 2019
Muting notifications, even removing apps or filing them in sub folders has worked for me to avoid the temptation to constantly check notifications…Yeah I was addicted once!! #TwitterSmarter
— Shruti Deshpande (@shruti12d) January 3, 2019
A3.
How to create a
regular schedule of self-care?📱Schedule it!
Schedule self-care the same way you would a meeting!
YOU are equally as important! #TwitterSmarter
— Bentley University (@bentleyu) January 3, 2019
A3 #twittersmarter – For me, it’s about the value of your time. I’ve bid a few recent opportunities a higher rate because I’m so busy with on-going for work. For them to get onto my playing card I felt I had to try it. I have to be okay when I don’t get an account I pitched.
— Eric Patrick (@cherrydude) January 3, 2019
Q4: What does the self-care principle of “owning your life” mean and how can a Twitter strategy support it? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/vcHGsvWjCn
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
Wow, check this out. I know trending varies for everyone on Twitter. But I did a double take when I saw us trending at the top. Way to go #TwitterSmarter peeps! pic.twitter.com/nV5u9ihnZ6
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A4 “Owning your own life” to me means not being a slave to the notifications. Don’t become addicted to the immediate responses & spending all of your time online and none of it within your surroundings. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/dv0IE55tev
— Kyle Hetrick 🇺🇸 (@khetrific) January 3, 2019
A4 For me ‘owning the day’ is about taking control of how you want it to flow..And not the other way round when one just gets caught up with the whirlpool of content!! #TwitterSmarter Setting up a clear schedule to execute your strategy for the day should help!
— Shruti Deshpande (@shruti12d) January 3, 2019
Sometimes a really good opportunity to engage pops up that you weren’t expecting. For me part of owning my day is letting myself be a bit flexible to get involved in a tweetchat or conversation I wasn’t expecting. #TwitterSmarter
— Heather McCullen (@H_SalemOaks) January 3, 2019
A4: Owning your life is vital because, if you don’t, someone else will. As entrepreneurs, we’re not alone. There is a community that we are all part of. When it comes to Twitter, owning your life is prioritizing you. Don’t let social media own your life #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A4. We need to view things in new ways — Embrace apparent paradoxes. Our thought process creates resentments & judgments in a futile effort to stave off any inevitable pains. A good “work/life” balance will alleviate those thoughts #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/JcepfRbXrU
— Eddie Garrison (@EddieGarrison) January 3, 2019
A4: Owning your life, is knowing and understanding that Twitter isn’t your life.
Twitter can be an essential part of our lives, but at the end of the day, we own our life if we have the freedom to break away when we want to. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) January 3, 2019
a4 Self-care is imperative as one can not care for others unless they care for themselves. It is the opposite of narcissism.#TwitterSmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) January 3, 2019
A4: It means taking control of your day-to-day actions and doing what is best for you, not for others. Having a strategy in place allows you to allocate your time for both work and other aspects of life, fairly. #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) January 3, 2019
A4: For me, it means being in control of my time and how I spend it. I choose what is important and meaning for to me and I plan my day accordingly, instead of just reacting to every unexpected thing that happens #TwitterSmarter
— Cecilia M. (@cmoraleswrites) January 3, 2019
A4: Understanding that you don’t let the channel control what you are doing, distracting from your overall goals and not becoming an obsession that controls you #TwitterSmarter
— Bernie Fussenegger 🐝✌️the7️⃣ (@B2the7) January 3, 2019
A4: Öwning your life” also means is making sure you don’t let social media take control of your life, or you. #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
See things not through a phone but your eyes. Not every great view needs to be captured on your phone. Your memory needs it as well. #twittersmarter https://t.co/K4THDNO7zX
— Chris Yates (@chrisyates11) January 3, 2019
A4 Living consciously and compassionately is what it means to me. Finding like minded folks on twitter keeps me on point with both. #TwitterSmarter
— lillian lake (@llake) January 3, 2019
A4: Any addiction can get to the point of “owning your life”. Plan your Twitter & social media time, schedule tweets, limit the number of chats you participate in. Make Social Media an asset, not a liability. #QualityNotQuantity #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/58P3o6P7kS
— Mark Carruthers (@MarkC_Avgi) January 3, 2019
A4: It’s taking charge of your life. You are the boss. You are in charge. You do things on your terms. Develop a Twitter strategy that works around this. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/sF70eLPXA7
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A4 (1/4): There’s a tight connection between body and mind, they should be considered as a system, not as two different entities. I help my clients create an Optimal Cycle to gain control of, “own their life” personally and professionally #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A4 (2/4): When you follow the principles listed in A2, you will feel better, you will have more energy, you will be more productive, you will complete your business tasks / projects in less time, and you will serve your customers / clients better #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A4 (3/4): This will boost positivity and happiness, and your body and mind will be more receptive and perform better #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A4 (4/4): The results will show in your Twitter strategy: more focus, strategic time management, better engagement #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A4 #twittersmarter I try to make my Twitter strategy part of my overall marketing plans and goals. It’s one of my favorite formats, but I need to have it in its own box or it’ll absorb too much time.I own my life by trying to maintain all my interests with family & friends & work
— Eric Patrick (@cherrydude) January 3, 2019
Q5: What minimum, daily Twitter tasks should business owners complete that won’t jeopardize self-care? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/7xeCnVdLjL
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A5 At a minimum, check your inbox for DMs and your mentions for any questions that should be answered ASAP. Those can take up minimal amounts of time while still being effective to your business. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/tzHjquBohb
— Kyle Hetrick 🇺🇸 (@khetrific) January 3, 2019
A5. Stick to their schedule! Meaning already have an actionable plan in place of scheduled content, real-time engagement & free time. Finding that schedule is the key & will take some time. However, it’s imperative for success #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/MunkP8bAjG
— Eddie Garrison (@EddieGarrison) January 3, 2019
A5: At least respond to people who engage with you. Reply to messages and notifications. Even if a little late, acknowledge. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) January 3, 2019
A5: Check your notifications and quickly respond when necessary! Having a Twitter account is useless if you don’t engage, but a quick response or like takes little time and makes a huge impact. #TwitterSmarter
— Click Ctrl Marketing (@ClkContrl) January 3, 2019
A5: At a minimum, look at and respond to your notifications…Twitter is about engagement & listening and if you can do that part at least you are still growing relationships within your priorities #TwitterSmarter
— Bernie Fussenegger 🐝✌️the7️⃣ (@B2the7) January 3, 2019
A5: Develop a Twitter schedule that gives you some flexibility. You do not have to be on it 24/7. Having a plan will help you stay on top of your self-care. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/vhlm4n0bJE
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A5 (1/6): One of the reasons why I love Twitter is because it’s very easy to be authentic and engage with your audience. Doing that daily can be a huge booster for your positivity and happiness #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A5 Check the DM’s, and notifications periodically during the day and reply quickly. But again put it on your schedule. #TwitterSmarter
— Jodi DeHate (@FarmChicJodi) January 3, 2019
A5 (2/6): The activity can actually benefit your overall wellbeing: you create relationships and you stay connected with your community #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A5 (3/6) Tip One) Don’t be on social media first thing in the morning, even if this is your job. YOU need to be the priority #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A5 (4/6): Have breakfast to nourish your body & mind, engage in some type of activity to energize your system, read or get inspired by a podcast for creative ideas for your brand, spend time with your family, then get to work #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
That’s a great tip, Sabrina. I never bothered with breakfast until recently and existed on coffee until around 3pm. Now I make sure I have my bowl of porridge to keep me going 😉 #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/UgyOLrRxYM
— Virtuoso Assistant 📩 🎨 (@VirtuosoAssist) January 3, 2019
A5 (5/6): You don’t need to wake up hours earlier to fit all that. If you are properly nourished, rested and recharged you will be able to do all that and more in less time than usual #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A5 I appreciate that you remind us to keep well-nourished, rested, and recharged. It’s important if we expect to function well for the long-term. #TwitterSmarter
— lillian lake (@llake) January 3, 2019
Thanks, Lillian! Our body and mind should be considered as a system, and everything needs to work together. What you do to your body you do to your brain #TwitterSmarter
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A5 (6/6): Tip Two) Assign one day of the week to work on Twitter calendar and to schedule tweets. Less stress and more time to focus on real-time engagement with your audience during the day #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A5: Minimum is to check through your notifications (DMs, mentions). Using a scheduling resource, eg Hootsuite, can still make you effective. When, in live tweeting, you can focus on the vital things. Oh, and we can’t forget about twitter chats. #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A5: Block off time for social media so you aren’t on it all day long. This way, you can be productive on other tasks, but you’re still being present on the platforms you use. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) January 3, 2019
A5: Check notifications! Respond to those who engage with you, especially those who have a question or concern. This shows you genuinely care about your audience and your brand and doesn’t take long to do #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) January 3, 2019
A5: Social media isn’t the be all/end all. Take some time to focus on yourself in the morning, or during the day. It’ll bring you back, being more effective, to work on the relationships. #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A5: If you plan your Twitter activity properly, your blogs or business promoting tweets can/should be created & scheduled to “broadcast” at the times best likely to hit potential customers. The, through the week spend planned time to engage with those who respond. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/gWA5WgHurS
— Mark Carruthers (@MarkC_Avgi) January 3, 2019
A5: Reply to messages, engage, and maybe check a couple of relevant hashtags #TwitterSmarter
— Cecilia M. (@cmoraleswrites) January 3, 2019
A5 I think replying in a timely fashion is important, even if it’s just “I see you, I’ll respond better soon”. We shouldn’t expect an instant response any more here than anywhere. I at least scan my notifications in the am, and then when I’m really busy. #TwitterSmarter
— lillian lake (@llake) January 3, 2019
A5 | #TwitterSmarter IMO, you should focus on your content for the day. I know everyone is saying respond to comments, & I agree, but you don’t need to be reminded of that. Valuable, inspiring content is your unique value proposition, make yours stand out among the 500 million👍
— ∞NexUS 🇺🇸 Software Developers (@NexWebSites) January 3, 2019
A5 #TwitterSmarter You should let your brand/business passion be on display each day with solid content that’s part of your overall plan.
— Eric Patrick (@cherrydude) January 3, 2019
Q6: What’s a “golden hour” and how can business owners use it to boost their Twitter marketing productivity? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/RFLvgscOk8
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A6 (1/3): Your golden hour is a period of time when you are extremely productive and you’re able to accomplish more than usual. This could be one hour, as the term says, or more, like a period of two hours #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
For me it’s different every day, which can make it hard, but it’s usually later on in the day! #TwitterSmarter
— Powers of Marketing💥 (@meganpowers) January 3, 2019
A6. Guessing you don’t mean this? (when I forget to look away from my desk and see what I’m missing outside! 🙂 #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/8s3NDbAEuM
— Powers of Marketing💥 (@meganpowers) January 3, 2019
A6 I believe there are different golden hours. There’s the golden hour that you are most effective in your day and the golden hour that your audience is online the most. Both can be boosted to become the most effective by using scheduling tools & content strategy. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/4DIZzUfWGr
— Kyle Hetrick 🇺🇸 (@khetrific) January 3, 2019
A6 (3/3): It has a lot to do with your circadian rhythm, which regulates your sleep / wake cycle, and your habits #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A6 (3/3): Once you know your most productive time of the day you should take advantage of it and assign the most intensive activities during that time for better #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A6: Golden hour—when I’m most comfortable working. It may not be the time my audience is online, but that’s what scheduling is for.
I miss great chats because the time doesn’t suit me. But compared to my sanity, chats are secondary. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) January 3, 2019
A6: The golden hour varies. The most important one is when you feel most productive. The rest of the golden hours flow off of your productivity #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A6: I really try to set aside and hour each day for Twitter Chats…I use it for personal growth and learning…and then work on personal branding outside of my normal day in the mornings and evenings. #TwitterSmarter
— Bernie Fussenegger 🐝✌️the7️⃣ (@B2the7) January 3, 2019
a6 For me, the Golden Hour is EARLY AM. It is a quiet time to focus and prepare oneself to bring in the new day. ☀ I love the morning! ☀ #TwitterSmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) January 3, 2019
A6: When I’m most productive in my “golden hour” I’ll take time to connect and chat with people on Twitter. If you haven’t noticed, Twitter is my #1 favorite social platform. It’s been my fave for over 10 years. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/JViX9oNqYa
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A6. Each morning plan your day in advance. Take some time to think about your goals & how you can best achieve them. This sets the tone for the entire day. Every evening, be prepared to correct your course & adjust your actions #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Pcss8nMJpX
— Eddie Garrison (@EddieGarrison) January 3, 2019
A6 Yup Golden hour is when I get the most done and least distracted…#TwitterSmarter
— Shruti Deshpande (@shruti12d) January 3, 2019
A.6 Finding the right audience, in the right place and at the right time. Like #twittersmarter https://t.co/wVN6eK0CZF
— Danny O Brien 📻️⚽️🏉📖 (@DannyEdoBrien) January 3, 2019
A6 #twittersmarter My ‘golden hour’ is often ‘found time’. An hour long meeting is cancelled, I got off a conference call today that I’d budgeted an hour, allowing me to come #twittersmarter for a bit because it went shorter than expected. I love time at airports when traveling.
— Eric Patrick (@cherrydude) January 3, 2019
Q7: What steps can entrepreneurs take to “find” their golden hour for Twitter marketing? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/tnfbxc5vT7
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A7 Do some self evaluations. Really sit back and run through your day. When did you FEEL most effective? Look at your work, check the timestamps if they have them. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/aiKIOVGyVe
— Kyle Hetrick 🇺🇸 (@khetrific) January 3, 2019
A7 Using the Twitter analytics already in Twitter. Or paying for more advanced and nuanced ones works too. I’m cheap so the freebies are what I use. #TwitterSmarter
— Jodi DeHate (@FarmChicJodi) January 3, 2019
A7 (1/2): An easy way is to track your time for about a week and look at the patterns: what you get done and in how long. I talked more about it here: https://t.co/EbfbBExzg1 #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A7: Be honest with yourself about when you’re most focused – that’s the best time to do what’s most important that day, whether it be creating content, analyzing data, or engaging. #TwitterSmarter
— Click Ctrl Marketing (@ClkContrl) January 3, 2019
A7 (2/2): You may actually find that you are most productive at a certain time, and more creative at a different time in your day. Use that information to your advantage for brilliant results in your Twitter marketing! #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
Ummm…I have heard that 3:00AM is when a person writes their “best stuff”…are we all supposed to wake up between 3 & 4AM?🤷♂️😴 #TwitterSmarter
— Mark Carruthers (@MarkC_Avgi) January 3, 2019
Not at all, Mark! Sleep is more important that your golden hour, and you might not have the same rhythm of others – Find your golden hour and work with it #TwitterSmarter
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
Sleep is more important than almost all things, and also realizing that different people have different schedules. I’m usually most productive in the mid to late evening. #Twittersmarter
— Heather McCullen (@H_SalemOaks) January 3, 2019
A7: Evaluate how your day went. When did you feel the most productive? Don’t put so much pressure on yourself #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
A7 Schedule your day and make sure there is a golden hour in it and set reminders to make sure you take it! #TwitterSmarter
— Shruti Deshpande (@shruti12d) January 3, 2019
A7: I use a tool called @toggl that tracks my time. I use it all day while I’m working. It’s an amazing way to keep track of the time you are spending on projects but also little things. You’ll find your “golden hour” in there. It’s free! https://t.co/ZNGY8eAoEm #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/kTmWXQ3ik8
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A7: Perhaps take some time off and understand the weight of the whole day. Some parts of the day are more easy to stay alert, some are less so. I pick the time I have most energy for working. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) January 3, 2019
A7: Define what your goals are how it fits within your schedule. What is working for you – test or play around with timing and see how that works…make changes or adjustments until you feel you are in a good place. #TwitterSmarter
— Bernie Fussenegger 🐝✌️the7️⃣ (@B2the7) January 3, 2019
A7: Set your golden hour. And don’t ignore it #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
a7 Love the inspiration from Benjamin Hardy – 8 Things Every Person Should Do Before 8AMhttps://t.co/G7Dc3AWZRx #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/8JLGXeQPsG
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) January 3, 2019
A7 #twittersmarter – try a week of experimenting with times, come in an hour or two early for work, maybe you find early Wednesdays are quiet & allow you to think. Or block out an hour in the evening if your spouse hits the gym or has another regular engagement.
— Eric Patrick (@cherrydude) January 3, 2019
Q8: What tools can help improve Twitter productivity and also support #LifeWorkBalance? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/lybbhnPxkJ
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A8 (1/5): I love technology when it can help us optimize our time, but don’t let it run you #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A8 (2/5): Automation can also be a time saver (and keep your sanity!) as long as it doesn’t replace the human interaction. You don’t want to be on Twitter (and on social media in general) all the time #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A8 (3/5): Graphic creation: @canva, @adobespark
Scheduling and engagement: @buffer, @hootsuite, @TweetDeck, @AgoraPulse, @SocialJukebox, @ManageFlitter #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A8 (4/5): If you work until late, install @justgetflux on your computer: it will adjust your display’s color temperature and it will help reduce disruption of your sleep patterns #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A8 (5/5): Some apps to help you stay grounded, focused, and get things done while staying mindful and positive: @Insight Timer (my favorite so far), @Headspace, @ShineText, @moodnotes #TwitterSmarter #LifeWorkBalance
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) January 3, 2019
A8: When it comes to productivity, I rely on these tools: @hootsuite @buffer @ManageFlitter @SocialJukebox @toggl will help you find your “golden hour”
And https://t.co/3nklhuewLu will adjust your screen at night so you don’t have the blue glow.#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/37UiCdjdVM
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
A8 Scheduling tools for Twitter are a great help #TwitterSmarter
— Shruti Deshpande (@shruti12d) January 3, 2019
A8: Find apps, and hobbies, that will keep you grounded #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
I also use the notes within my iPhone…I like taking notes and the random thoughts always happen when I’m in a meeting or somewhere else #TwitterSmarter
— Bernie Fussenegger 🐝✌️the7️⃣ (@B2the7) January 3, 2019
A8: The silence button on my phone is the best tool. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) January 3, 2019
A8: I already said it, but I’ll repeat for the people in the back.
~A~U~T~O~M~A~T~I~O~N~
Scheduling evergreen content is essential to balancing your time. #TwitterSmarter
— Click Ctrl Marketing (@ClkContrl) January 3, 2019
A8: I love my scheduling tool, @TweetDeck @canva and @GIPHY and of course my Twitter Analytics #TwitterSmarter
— Bernie Fussenegger 🐝✌️the7️⃣ (@B2the7) January 3, 2019
A8: Using social media tools, like @canva and @hootsuite, to manage your presence helps a lot with the work/life balance #twittersmarter
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
These are all awesome tools, Sabrina. I’d also add @MeetEdgar for Twitter scheduling. And @wave_video for video making. #TwitterSmarter – A8
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) January 3, 2019
@SabrinaCadini you did a fantastic job today guest hosting #TwitterSmarter Thank you for your wise advice!
— lillian lake (@llake) January 3, 2019
A8: I like to use a little Android app called StayOnTask. It pretty much nags you into staying focused on your task at hand by constantly asking if you’re working. It helps me stay on track when I’m working so I can finish my tasks on time #TwitterSmarter
— Cecilia M. (@cmoraleswrites) January 3, 2019
Thank you @SabrinaCadini – great insights and comments today!!!! #TwitterSmarter
— Bernie Fussenegger 🐝✌️the7️⃣ (@B2the7) January 3, 2019
I am a big fan of Evernote. You can use on your phone and sync to your computer or other devices #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Fuhs Digital Marketing Consultant #SMMW19 (@FuhsionMktg) January 3, 2019
Thank you Sabrina! You are the BEST! What an incredible chat today. Excellent topic. It was fun. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar 🚀 Speaker #SMMW19 (@MadalynSklar) January 3, 2019
This is one of my favorite #twittersmarter chats in a long time. I’m glad I came back for the right one.
— Chanel Bevis (@ChanelBevis) January 3, 2019
As a Holistic Precision Life Coach and creator of the Life-Work Balance System, I empower ambitious professionals and high achievers like you to optimize themselves and unlock their full potential, fostering enhanced well-being and productivity in their lives and careers. I combine innovative methodologies (epigenetics, neuroscience, chronobiology, and positive psychology) to facilitate profound lifestyle transformations.
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