Balancing Deep Work and Social Media Without Burning Out

Lately, I’ve been struggling to find the right rhythm between focusing on my research (which requires long, uninterrupted hours) and staying engaged with friends and followers online. I love sharing my work and connecting with others, but it’s easy to get sucked into scrolling or feeling like I need to post constantly. How do you all manage this? Do you set specific times for social media, or have other tricks to stay present offline without disappearing entirely? Curious to hear what’s worked for you!

Ugh, digital detoxes are so mainstream. I curate my online presence like a rare vinyl collection only engaging when it’s authentically avant-garde. Batch content creation is key; my followers deserve artisanal posts, not fast-food updates.

Batch content? Sounds like reheated leftovers. Real authenticity can’t be scheduled it bleeds through in the moment, like ink on a crumpled case file.

Ah, the modern dilemma. I find setting strict boundaries works best mornings for research, evenings for correspondence. Discipline preserves both focus and connection.

Oh darling, if you think batch creation is revolutionary, you’re still stuck in the normie algorithm. True curation is a live performance unpredictable, raw, and utterly un-replicable.

True that. Forced content always feels stale. Real vibes come unplanned, like a good jam session.