Comments on: How I Disconnected From Social Media For A Day – And Survived! http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived This is the "unofficial" blog of Brian K. McDaniel, the "BKM" in bkmacdaddy designs. Here you will find resources related to web & graphic design, social media and more! But mostly you will wander around inside the head of Brian. Buckle up and hold on... Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:51:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: bkmacdaddy http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived/comment-page-1#comment-442 bkmacdaddy Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:54:16 +0000 http://bkmacdaddy.com/blog/?p=215#comment-442 Thanks for checking in again, Candice, and taking time to read the post. Sometimes I think it might be nice to let everything just sit still for more than even a day. A little envious of your ability to prioritize real life & leave the blog & social media behind a bit. Thanks for checking in again, Candice, and taking time to read the post. Sometimes I think it might be nice to let everything just sit still for more than even a day. A little envious of your ability to prioritize real life & leave the blog & social media behind a bit.

]]> By: bkmacdaddy http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived/comment-page-1#comment-441 bkmacdaddy Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:48:37 +0000 http://bkmacdaddy.com/blog/?p=215#comment-441 I think you are correct to release the urge to backtrack and catch up on anything you missed. That seems to be the hardest thing - but then what's the point of disconnecting if you spend all that time just getting back to square one? I think you are correct to release the urge to backtrack and catch up on anything you missed. That seems to be the hardest thing – but then what’s the point of disconnecting if you spend all that time just getting back to square one?

]]> By: bkmacdaddy http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived/comment-page-1#comment-440 bkmacdaddy Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:44:42 +0000 http://bkmacdaddy.com/blog/?p=215#comment-440 Thanks for the comment! 2 days in a rustic cabin sounds GREAT! :) Thanks for the comment! 2 days in a rustic cabin sounds GREAT! :)

]]> By: Steve http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived/comment-page-1#comment-426 Steve Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:10:49 +0000 http://bkmacdaddy.com/blog/?p=215#comment-426 While not heavily drawn into SN for business, I am getting sucked in more and more (and love it, by the way). It takes a lot of will-power to completely unplug, but is so refreshing when you do. Gonna take your advice and just pick a day an do it. While not heavily drawn into SN for business, I am getting sucked in more and more (and love it, by the way). It takes a lot of will-power to completely unplug, but is so refreshing when you do. Gonna take your advice and just pick a day an do it.

]]> By: Vandy http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived/comment-page-1#comment-415 Vandy Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:26:39 +0000 http://bkmacdaddy.com/blog/?p=215#comment-415 Brian awesome post!!! Having to step back from social media was not that hard except I missed my friends a lot. I did it for a month and will do it again if I have to :). Keep it up!! Brian awesome post!!! Having to step back from social media was not that hard except I missed my friends a lot. I did it for a month and will do it again if I have to :) . Keep it up!!

]]> By: The Week In Freelance: July 27th | The Freelance Rant http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived/comment-page-1#comment-390 The Week In Freelance: July 27th | The Freelance Rant Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:09:39 +0000 http://bkmacdaddy.com/blog/?p=215#comment-390 [...] you can disconnect from social media for a day and survive? It just may be good for you. [from [...] [...] you can disconnect from social media for a day and survive? It just may be good for you. [from [...]

]]> By: Candice http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived/comment-page-1#comment-380 Candice Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:01:49 +0000 http://bkmacdaddy.com/blog/?p=215#comment-380 LOVE THIS Brian! Funny b/c I think we spoke right after your reclaimed wknd & I had said that the busier my real life gets, the less busy my social media life (& blog) is. But it's all about balance in the end. I love the points you draw out here... all the very important, simple things we forget. Keep on, brah! :) LOVE THIS Brian! Funny b/c I think we spoke right after your reclaimed wknd & I had said that the busier my real life gets, the less busy my social media life (& blog) is. But it’s all about balance in the end. I love the points you draw out here… all the very important, simple things we forget. Keep on, brah! :)

]]> By: Neil http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived/comment-page-1#comment-322 Neil Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:32:39 +0000 http://bkmacdaddy.com/blog/?p=215#comment-322 Absolutely agree, Brian. Been pondering how to deal with what I missed when I return to Twitter/FB after time (even one or more days) offline - and have concluded that as hard as it is to resist, I must let go of whatever was sent while I was offline in the confidence that anything truly urgent will reach me. How do you deal with your return after time off? Absolutely agree, Brian.

Been pondering how to deal with what I missed when I return to Twitter/FB after time (even one or more days) offline – and have concluded that as hard as it is to resist, I must let go of whatever was sent while I was offline in the confidence that anything truly urgent will reach me.

How do you deal with your return after time off?

]]> By: Elena http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived/comment-page-1#comment-321 Elena Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:53:14 +0000 http://bkmacdaddy.com/blog/?p=215#comment-321 Brian, truer words were never spoken. There is an enormous appeal with social media. It does offer many benefits and like anything, you get out of something what you put into it. When you are active with it there is a strong sense of community. It's very easy to put extra time into it especially if you have a blog or online business. Finding balance in your life and taking time out from your usual routine is what makes life special. It should be treasured. Brian, truer words were never spoken. There is an enormous appeal with social media. It does offer many benefits and like anything, you get out of something what you put into it. When you are active with it there is a strong sense of community. It’s very easy to put extra time into it especially if you have a blog or online business. Finding balance in your life and taking time out from your usual routine is what makes life special. It should be treasured.

]]> By: Donna http://www.bkmacdaddy.com/blog/how-i-disconnected-from-social-media-for-a-day-and-survived/comment-page-1#comment-317 Donna Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:29:24 +0000 http://bkmacdaddy.com/blog/?p=215#comment-317 I spent 48 hours off-line last week in a rustic cabin (no phone or TV) and thought it would be tough. I however, found it very refreshing. I plan on doing it more often. :-) I do like the idea of taking Sundays as a computer-free day. Nice post! I spent 48 hours off-line last week in a rustic cabin (no phone or TV) and thought it would be tough. I however, found it very refreshing. I plan on doing it more often. :-) I do like the idea of taking Sundays as a computer-free day. Nice post!

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