In the age before the internet, there was no social media, chat or other tools that can lead to distraction. Hence in the modern age we have realized how frequent attachment to internet can be a deterrent to deep work.
In the modern age than ever before success depends on a high level of focus and concentration. This is a recipe for doing DEEP WORK. The catch however is that deep work can’t happen in an environment of frequent distraction.
Whenever I am communicating online I ensure the most OPTIMUM use of communication tools including SOCIAL MEDIA. All of this to avoid being addicted to social media.
There has been elaborate research which illustrates that constant exposure to social media, online tools and related addiction is similar to alcoholism and addiction to drugs.
Instant gratification that comes as a result of these online tools, makes us restless and especially for Gen X millennials is leading to anxiety, depression and suicide.
Though social media and other online tools carry a lot of benefits, their usage must be optimal.
Read some very insightful blogs which throw more light on the same topic.
Visit this wonderful video of Simon Sinek and his take on social media addiction.
If I could have done something better over the last year, it would be deep work. In this blogpost I will enlighten you how social media is a deterrent to deep work.
Cal Newport mentions at length about the importance of deep work in his iconic book.
This book does have a lot of relevance in the modern day economy wherein doing a work of art via deep work indeed matters.
Social media and other networking tools cause a lot of distraction and hence act as a major deterrent to doing deep work.
Hence my advise is to use social media as well as other networking tools a little judiciously in order to save you time to perform deep work.
