Comments on: So I’m Having a Twitter Diet

By: Hector A. Henry S.

Hector A. Henry S. — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:16:45 +0000

I dont even know hwat to say o my good.

I diet on twitter. wao.

By: Raena

Raena — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:26:41 +0000

Thanks for the comments, everyone There are loads of great tips in here. I wish I was disciplined enough to just devote a particular block of time to using Twitter, but I’m terrible at that

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:48:20 +0000

It’s empowering to know I’m not the only one who has been over-indulging on Internet Networking Sites such as Twitter. I recently got with a business mentor and his questions led me to discover I’ve been spending 5 hours and more per DAY on the internet. That- plus my actual daily workload- were draining me of life and keeping me from nurturing human relationships. Sooo….

I put myself on an Internet diet. Instead of unfollowing, this is what I do: Using a timer on my desk, Twitter gets 10 min a day, 3 times a day. FBook gets the same, because Twitter updates will update Fbook even though I don’t go on it. A few more sites that art important to me are given a time limit, and I’ve paired down my total Internet time, including email, to an average of 2 hours a day, then I use weekends to write articles and blogposts. Importantly- I also make a point of not turning my computer monitor on until I’ve exercised, had my devotional and eaten breakfast- and I’m finding myself with all kinds of time!

I don’t always stick to this, especially if I get behind in work-related email, but my intention to prioritize and limit my time has given me back my life. I highly recommend it. Great post!

By: Doctor Twitter

Doctor Twitter — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:28:23 +0000

Funny article, but I definitely haven’t got to that point with Twitter just yet…now Fbook is another story..lol

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:02:52 +0000

There are days that I spend at least 2 hours on Twitter and there are days like today and yesterday that I may have tweeted for 10 minutes. Every day is different for me depending on what else I have going on.

By: Aditya Iyer

Aditya Iyer — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:24:42 +0000

nice post
yes blogging is the best .. twitter is bit additive, not only that but also other social sites like facebook and orkut … i’m rather more on a internet diet

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:44:16 +0000

I’m with Coop. I now just jump in a few times a day now. I stopped trying to keep up with everyone and everything.

I also took some advice from a fellow twitterer and stopped following people who wouldn’t care if I stopped following them. Now feeling much “leaner” on Twitter.

Nice post!

By: Pete Lurie

Pete Lurie — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:25:42 +0000

I am all for the twitter diet in the ral twitter world I give tasti1liners which are recipe ideas! you either love em or hate em but each one is different and you sure to find one that’s yummy try this – Two meurguez sausages grilled, a slither of american sweet mustard pop in a crispy roll and top with rocket! – enjoy!

By: Coop

Coop — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:17:18 +0000

I just ‘pop in” from time to time on Twitter. If I have something helpful to say, I’ll tweet, and if I can answer a quick fitness related question I like to help out when I can.

Use Twitter, don’t let it use you.

By: Grant

Grant — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:30:35 +0000

witty article!