Hip and cool, does not mean overuse. Don't get me wrong, social media is a great tool. In context of Twitter, it's an amazing way to interact with some of the smartest, creative and wisest people online like @guykawasaki - marketing guru @tonymorganlive - innovator and blogger, and @astro_mike, space twitter, to name a few.
But remember, in moderation.
If social media is causing you (me included) to be unproductive, try a twibattical. If you stop eating dinner to check your @replies and direct messages, then you may be a twibattical candidate. I'm not saying don't ever tweet or update your status. That's silly. That's why you signed up, to be social and connect. Simply moderate.
Here's a couple things that's worked for me, perhaps you could borrow a few. Feel free to suggest.
1. Use a tool to view real time tweets, like Tweetdeck. This allows you to manage status messages across Facebook and Twitter. No more signing into two accounts for status messages, manage it from one place. Work smart.
2. If you don't like Tweetdeck, try the Opera Browser. It has built in widgets where you can manage your account from the browser.
3. When you tweet, tweet on purpose, with purpose. You will get through the traffic. She will call you back, or not - oops. I hear you, but also share information that could benefit or improve the status quo, not just yours. Your peeps will be glad you did.
