Read on Twitter
Fired off a quick response to Caleb, but I’m gonna put a little more thought into this.
Here are some things that help me separate work/life, and as someone who operates with a small team and one phone. (Thread, 1/9) https://twitter.com/calebgwebb/status/1353878245851193345
Here are some things that help me separate work/life, and as someone who operates with a small team and one phone. (Thread, 1/9) https://twitter.com/calebgwebb/status/1353878245851193345
Do Not Disturb
One of my favorite times was right when I got home. I’d turn on DND, and Charles and I would go for our walks.
I use DND now for whenever I want planned disconnection. That’s my time, notifications can wait. If it’s serious, the team knows how to get ahold of me.
One of my favorite times was right when I got home. I’d turn on DND, and Charles and I would go for our walks.
I use DND now for whenever I want planned disconnection. That’s my time, notifications can wait. If it’s serious, the team knows how to get ahold of me.
“Scheduled tweets”
As we’ve humanize the account, we lean into people knowing someone is behind the tweets. As a team, when we agree to take a breather, we’ll publicly post that we are. It gives piece of mind that our audience knows what’s going on, and hopefully respects that.
As we’ve humanize the account, we lean into people knowing someone is behind the tweets. As a team, when we agree to take a breather, we’ll publicly post that we are. It gives piece of mind that our audience knows what’s going on, and hopefully respects that.
Delegation
It’s easier in-season, but clearly mapping out who is sending out and responding to what eases the burden of always “being on”
Even now in off-season, clear “rules of engagement” go a long way to managing expectations.
It’s easier in-season, but clearly mapping out who is sending out and responding to what eases the burden of always “being on”
Even now in off-season, clear “rules of engagement” go a long way to managing expectations.
Go outside
Just because I’m keeping an eye on the accounts doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy myself away from the computer.
I’d rather respond from my phone on the golf course or beach than holed up in my apartment endlessly scrolling waiting for something to happen.
Just because I’m keeping an eye on the accounts doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy myself away from the computer.
I’d rather respond from my phone on the golf course or beach than holed up in my apartment endlessly scrolling waiting for something to happen.
Self awareness
I’m human. Am I going to miss a notification? Hopefully not, but if I do or reply late, I’m not going to agonize over it.
I’m my worst critic, & I promise no one cares more than me, but if I can’t forgive myself what good does that do?
ps. still working on this
I’m human. Am I going to miss a notification? Hopefully not, but if I do or reply late, I’m not going to agonize over it.
I’m my worst critic, & I promise no one cares more than me, but if I can’t forgive myself what good does that do?
ps. still working on this
Trust & communication
This job wears on the mentals.
But I’ve been open and honest with our team, and I trust them. To be emphatic, understanding, and pick me up when I need the help.
In turn, they trust and expect me to ask for help when I need it. That comm goes both ways.
This job wears on the mentals.
But I’ve been open and honest with our team, and I trust them. To be emphatic, understanding, and pick me up when I need the help.
In turn, they trust and expect me to ask for help when I need it. That comm goes both ways.
Social isn’t my identity
Is it part of a larger me? Yes. But I’m not going to force myself to be ‘on’ 24/7. It’s okay to nap on the couch. It’s okay to go on vacation. It’s okay to hand off the reins to someone else. It’s okay to be ME. And me is more than just social/promo.
Is it part of a larger me? Yes. But I’m not going to force myself to be ‘on’ 24/7. It’s okay to nap on the couch. It’s okay to go on vacation. It’s okay to hand off the reins to someone else. It’s okay to be ME. And me is more than just social/promo.
To wrap up
Over the years I’ve learned that quality of life means something.
I love this gig, I’m gonna do it until I’m not. Idk when that is, so in-between I owe it to myself to do whatever I can to preserve that quality. So I can do the best I can at my job, and at life.
Over the years I’ve learned that quality of life means something.
I love this gig, I’m gonna do it until I’m not. Idk when that is, so in-between I owe it to myself to do whatever I can to preserve that quality. So I can do the best I can at my job, and at life.
