Don’t Waste Time on Social Media, Do This Instead

Time is precious. Spend it wisely.

Ivona Hirschi
The Startup

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Photo by Antoni Shkraba

Are you also feeling this mild tickling whenever you post something new on social media? Click and then wait.

You’re waiting for your first ‘like’. It is coming. It is coming.

Yes! It is there!

So, how often do you check engagement on your social media? Estimate how much time you spend on social media in general.

One of my friends told me recently that he was addicted and had a bad time. He is a solopreneur and is successful on LinkedIn. But it is eating his time and his sanity.

Social media is your marketing tool but also a black hole. You can spend your whole day sitting there while your work is standing. Stay focused. Look for trends and ideas on your channel. Talk to friends and support your colleagues, but don’t just scroll mindlessly.

Waiting for engagement = waste of time

Social media experts say it is helpful to post and then be active for the next hour. It ensures your post gets views and starts reaching your audience.

However, if you post on different social media every day, you may find yourself sitting for hours around. This is because you may be waiting to reply…

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