How To Avoid Doom Scrolling Social Media and 10x Your Productivity!

In this episode, Alex talks about the brain drain caused by social media and the negative impact getting sucked into social media has on productivity, a problem that Alex understands well. Despite being aware of social media addiction, occasionally, Alex still finds himself zoning out and scrolling for far longer than he intended. Fortunately, the 10 strategies he shares in this episode are helping him to greatly reduce how often that happens. THE AIRBNB BLUEPRINT CONSULTANT - CONTACT US  https://airbnbblueprint.co.uk/join/  KEY TAKEAWAYS Social media addiction is very real and a problem for most people. Even when people know they can easily get sucked into spending too much time on social media, most of them still find themselves doing exactly that, at times. If you don’t create some sort of structure for yourself, the alluring freedom of working for yourself and choosing your own timetable becomes a trap. Use time blocking, to stay organised and improve your time management. Prioritise your tasks the night before. Don´t be afraid of turning off your notifications for a couple of hours. Once you have done it a few times you will realise that you don´t miss anything important by doing this. Focus entirely on each task and avoid switching between apps or platforms. Yoga, deep breathing exercises and meditation all train your brain to stay calm and focused. If you are bored, do some yoga stretches instead of scrolling on social media. Balance is essential. Set boundaries between your work and personal life. If you only work, you will burn out. BEST MOMENTS “This is a problem that I really, really struggle with.” “You tell yourself I'll get stuck in after just one more post and you end up wasting a whole day like this.” “It´s really planned and regimented time blocking that makes successful people as productive as they are.” “When it comes to staying productive, accountability is also one of the most powerful motivators.” “When you’re clear on your objectives, you can really structure your day around the tasks that will help you achieve them.” EPISODE RESOURCES The Pomodoro® Technique - https://www.pomodorotechnique.com How to block social media - https://www.techlockdown.com/guides/block-social-media LINKS FREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2342454789487705 HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. -This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.