#SocialCafe 8.30 Chat Transcript Author: Deborah Published: Click Here to view entire Twitter Chat Summary.Caught Up in Busy - Breaking the Chains of "Much Doing" #SocialCafe 8.30Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #MillennialTalk 8pm #LinkedInChat 8pm #DareToBe 8pm #TnEdChat 8pm… https://t.co/DjwZMfl5pW— Danielle Mamagona ♀️(@PokeyLuWho) RT @PokeyLuWho: Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #MillennialTalk 8pm #LinkedInChat 8pm #DareToBe 8pm #TnEdChat 8pm #5THCHAT 8pm…— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) Yes! I always find that after these chats on Tuesdays ( #LinkedInChat and #SocialCafe ) I always feel invigorated… https://t.co/UhsyFYlhY3— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PDT / 9p EDT slot Tonight, @Kathrynclang is our host! https://t.co/sbasVFP7Fs— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) Hey #Daretobe folks, I'm leading the charge over at #SocialCafe chat tonight - join us as we break the chains of "m… https://t.co/8JZxvt6ude— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) How is everyone tonight? #SocialCafe— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) Q1 What is the difference between being busy and being active? #SocialCafe https://t.co/iSmNTHlyJ4— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat) A1: Busy is about going and doing lots.Active is about targeted steps.If it's not in your passion then it's not… https://t.co/zg7ufOsWpx— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) A1: Active is typically being engaged. Busy can be engaging, but not necessarily. #SocialCafe— Dan MacDougall(@Dan_MacDougallx) A1) A sustained leader never confuses activity with progress. #socialcafe— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) @Dan_MacDougallx I like that about "busy" - not necessary!#SocialCafe— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) @socialcafechat A1 Being busy usually has to do with my to-do list - being active takes into account my self-care routine. #SocialCafe— Carol Varsalona(@cvarsalona) @Kathrynclang A1 Good response, Kathryn. #SocialCafe— Carol Varsalona(@cvarsalona) A1 I keep thinking of the term "busy work."I used to talk about "widget tasks" on our Marketing Momentum podcast.… https://t.co/JgIVZSqzw3— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) @cvarsalona @socialcafechat I like the context you applied to your definitions! #SocialCafe— Dan MacDougall(@Dan_MacDougallx) Great way to differentiate, Dan! #SocialCafe https://t.co/dDryzwwq6N— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) Q2 How do you know if you are caught in the chains of “much doing?” #SocialCafe https://t.co/7qAm6ORaah— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat) @socialwebcafe "busy work" is what I think about when I think about "much doing" and it relates to what… https://t.co/TvkJsaFQxr— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) A2: Caught in the chains of "much doing" means (to me) that you are so focused on tasks that they become more "mech… https://t.co/3w1YpD4vxe— Dan MacDougall(@Dan_MacDougallx) A2: When you end the day exhausted but nothing has gotten done that moves you forward then you are probably caught… https://t.co/MjB3jUcm2A— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) Ah, keen distinction @_TomGReid ! #SocialCafe https://t.co/ENbN68m9Og— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) A2) I am always busy & have had some issues with prioritizing. Also have struggled with getting focused and finishe… https://t.co/gIUkNX9znX— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) @Dan_MacDougallx Evaluation is ESSENTIAL to taking targeted and purposeful steps!#SocialCafe— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) @Kathrynclang I think most of us can definitely relate to that! I know I can! #SocialCafe— Dan MacDougall(@Dan_MacDougallx) @_TomGReid I can relate! You mean, not be busy? Impossible ;). #SocialCafe— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) Q3 What can you use to measure if a step will be activity or purposeful action? #SocialCafe https://t.co/eeCTDuRNoY— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat) @Dan_MacDougallx I think of it as trying to run up hill in sand . . . Or trying to get unstuck from the Alabama m… https://t.co/JFIpnVXA7j— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) A3: You can know if a step is purposeful WHEN you know what you are trying to accomplish.If it's not moving you f… https://t.co/1B0E11O7jB— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) A3: Does the step move you closer to a goal, objective or simply something positive! #SocialCafe— Dan MacDougall(@Dan_MacDougallx) Keep is simple when evaluating your options!Thanks Dan!#SocialCafe https://t.co/TVumLb3YGd— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/fC7zsYXbPq please RT #SocialCafe #ad— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) RT @socialwebcafe: Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/fC7zsYXbPq please RT #SocialCafe #ad— Dan MacDougall(@Dan_MacDougallx) A3) Working backwards from vision to mission to goals to action plans (as I do) I know ahead of time that all of my… https://t.co/UYqhPmTCA3— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) Q4 What happens to your mind and body when you stay busy? #SocialCafe https://t.co/P97SiXhySy— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat) WINNER!Have a goal and work backward from there to know if your steps will be busy or active!#SocialCafe https://t.co/tZn9Qbf1bT— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) @Kathrynclang Yes, that has always been an effective approach ;) #SocialCafe.— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) A4: Staying busy with much doing will leave you exhausted and discouraged (because you aren't making progress).… https://t.co/sHzRJOmF0M— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) A4) You get exhausted. #socialcafe— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) A4: Adding to what @_TomGReid stated, you can also get frustrated and lose focus. Then, comes that feeling of defea… https://t.co/TlcxpduUU3— Dan MacDougall(@Dan_MacDougallx) A4.1) You deplete your serotonin and other important brain chemicals. #socialcafe https://t.co/mBaiMvjPt2— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) @Dan_MacDougallx @_TomGReid And that can lead you to get caught up in shiny object syndrome - where you are always… https://t.co/vQAemKJgnC— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) Q5 What habits can you build to keep you moving in a purposeful way? #SocialCafe https://t.co/Tc3wupSEgb— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat) @Kathrynclang @Dan_MacDougallx Yep! #SocialCafe https://t.co/RqO5Z2doxp— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) A5) My method of prioritizing tasks every Sunday has become a habit that keeps me focused and on target. #socialcafe— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) A5: Make a plan - that's the first and most important step. Then make a plan that works for YOU (because otherwise… https://t.co/vAbcZqm4ph— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) @Kathrynclang I am going to opt-in to what Kat said! Bravo!#SocialCafe— Dan MacDougall(@Dan_MacDougallx) @Dan_MacDougallx Thanks - I plan to opt-in to it as well :D#SocialCafe— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) Q6 What is your top tip for avoiding the business of life? #SocialCafe https://t.co/3y5Hqad6bD— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat) Love it -- planning and focused flexibility :) #SocialCafe https://t.co/gPpPlUZvHg— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) @Kathrynclang @Dan_MacDougallx Make sure you incorporate the little bits. Any progress is better than no progress. #SocialCafe— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) @_TomGReid @Dan_MacDougallx YES!Little bits add up to make big differences!#SocialCafe— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) Exactly! #SocialCafe https://t.co/tFJjAY77w8— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) Q7 Finally, it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is .. #SocialCafe https://t.co/mELQCJ0W9b— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat) A6: My top tip for avoiding the business of life is to practice saying no and then to utilize it!#SocialCafe https://t.co/AwCNYEzMS0— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) @Kathrynclang @_TomGReid That is sometimes hard for folks to internalize. You do not need to make significant chang… https://t.co/CUcrfWZ4UM— Dan MacDougall(@Dan_MacDougallx) A7: My #shamelessplug for #SocialCafe is:#HarnessYourWhyJoin me each weekday morning at 9 am Central over on Fa… https://t.co/Sux3MXD0lr— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) RT @Kathrynclang: A7: My #shamelessplug for #SocialCafe is:#HarnessYourWhyJoin me each weekday morning at 9 am Central over on Facebook…— Dan MacDougall(@Dan_MacDougallx) I'm going to go with "I persevere" #socialcafe— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) Works for me, @_TomGReid #SocialCafe :) https://t.co/Z94bqlXHsn— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) This #HarnessYourWhy really does look promising @Kathrynclang #SocialCafe https://t.co/xO7oKCIM1V— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) @Kathrynclang Are you sure? #SocialCafe https://t.co/1uHoJQKrPo— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) Very true! When I was recovering from an injury, I reminded myself that putting two empty soda cans in the recycli… https://t.co/dSv5KrzIKE— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) @socialwebcafe Thanks - I'm excited to see it all come together. All the little bits are adding up in big ways!#SocialCafe— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) @Kathrynclang Hey, thanks for getting us going on this little bits series :)And, thanks for hosting tonight! #SocialCafe— Deborah(@socialwebcafe) @Kathrynclang Hmmm...here comes that Facebook pressure again. You are wearing me down. #SocialCafe https://t.co/ASRqctuLu0— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) @_TomGReid My goal for the weekend is to load up all the recordings on YouTube so it can be seen there as well :D#SocialCafe #JustForYou— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) @socialwebcafe Thank you for letting me host. I really do enjoy it!And the more I practice the little bits the mo… https://t.co/JCKhdpps87— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang) @Kathrynclang Thank you!! Seriously, I appreciate that very much. #SocialCafe— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) @nytimes #humans #relationships #communication #SocialCafe #world— Paris Always Walk Tours(@parisalwayswalk) RT @_TomGReid: I'm going to go with "I persevere" #socialcafe— Patrick Gh(@PatrickGh8) Our next free #SocialCafe Connect @ Cafe32 at @LinskillCentre is on Wed 7 August. It's great opportunity to meet ne… https://t.co/84WPJGQ1Bf— North Tyneside VODA(@NTynesideVODA) RT @NTynesideVODA: Our next free #SocialCafe Connect @ Cafe32 at @LinskillCentre is on Wed 7 August. It's great opportunity to meet new peo…— Meadowell Connected(@mwconnected) RT @NTynesideVODA: Our next free #SocialCafe Connect @ Cafe32 at @LinskillCentre is on Wed 7 August. It's great opportunity to meet new peo…— Linskill Centre(@LinskillCentre) RT @NTynesideVODA: Our next free #SocialCafe Connect @ Cafe32 at @LinskillCentre is on Wed 7 August. It's great opportunity to meet new peo…— helpathomecare_northtyneside(@HelpathomecareN) I just want pretty things and a pair of wings ❤#SocialCafe on @canva - done ✔Missed out? Sign up via the link i… https://t.co/IsYsCaxjmF— Chantal Bezuidenhout(@SMShakeup) Well worth 3 and a half minutes of your life. #perigirlschat #nostalgiachat #bizapaloozachat #goalchat #bizheroes… https://t.co/3kyi7D9cxe— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid) Link to Complete Summary.