[CPAGRIND]

I’m just curious have any of you limited social media to help you focus and study better? I find that I get easily distracted and am constantly checking my social media! What’s been your strategy?

[johnny_debt]

@CPA1234

By realizing that social media is a huge waste of time. I have since eliminated it from my life.

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[Skynet]

Tinder profile only created for Megan Fox. Still waiting for her.

A71 is usually where I go to these days only.

[Lion_of_the_Rock]

Keep checking social media and figure out how many people like the pic of your dog.

The rest of us will be making money.

Good luck!

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[Anonymous]

I've deleted all social media, except for LinkedIn. Not only is it distracting but I've come to a point in my life where I am uneasy with people having the ability to contact me in so many different ways. You can't really “unplug” when you're on social media.

[Anonymous]

@WannaBeCPATX16

haha exactly!

Example: when you don't respond to a call because you're busy, they might text you later asking why you haven't returned their call although you tweeted like 10 minutes ago. Such a waste of energy and time is not used for a good purpose.

[Anonymous]

@WannaBeCPATX16

haha exactly!

Example: when you don't respond to a call because you're busy, they might text you later asking why you haven't returned their call although you tweeted like 10 minutes ago. Such a waste of energy and time is not used for a good purpose.

[Anonymous]

Be an adult and log out of your accounts. Boom problem solved. Who knew it could have possibly been so easy?

[Anonymous]

Instagram has been deleted. I have LinkedIn but don't really use it (don't even see the point of it). I have Facebook and I do find it distracting. But it's good to go on when I take a break from studying. I'm on this website the most though.

[Gabe]

If you can't help checking it there are apps/add-ons that limit your time on social media, or completely block it. Getcoldturkey.com

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[tuanxn]

I deleted my social media apps about a month ago. It was a little weird at first to open my phone and not have FB or IG to look into and it really made me realize how much time I spent on them.

I still lurk on quora when I'm taking my breaks though 😛

If you feel like you're becoming a hermit, you can try texting/emailing someone different everyday. I noticed I actually keep in touch with more people than I did with social media.

[ibCPAsoon]

There's a MAC application called “Self-Control” that i've used for YEARS.

It lets you put in a bundle of websites and it will block you from being able to access this on your Mac from any application for the specified period of time.

I set it to block everything until my break. Helps a lot

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[Anonymous]

Actions reflect priorities. When you want something badly enough, you'll become less distracted by things that don't matter.

We all need a break from time to time, but when your social media activities are cutting into your study time, it's no longer merely a break. Social media is your priority. Think long and hard about why you are doing this and whether or not you want to still be studying for these exams a year from now.

[Anonymous]

Hi-

I did the same once I started studying. I removed all my Social Media Apps from my phone which are what'sapp, instagram, Face Book, and Twitter. I have less to focus on, all I have to do is focus on my studies and look at the big picture.

All the best. Cheers

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