Shark Tank star Daniel Lubetzky warns that Gen Z who lean too heavily on social media (and even AI), may lose the skills they need to succeed. Ouch. Instead he says, get off TikTok and get busy embracing critical thinking and curiosity.
The TikTok Brain
Do you find yourself distracted often, especially if you’re on TikTok or other social media platforms and your brain is Bombarded with an explosion of information, sights, and sounds? You’re not alone.
It is easy to end up down a social media Rabbit hole before you know it and wonder where the time went. TikTok is one of the most distracting social media platforms.
So, how do you deal with a TikTok Brain?
- Limit your time on TikTok/social media and resist the temptation to aimlessly scrolling. Try limiting it to 10–15 minutes. Otherwise, time will slip through your fingers
- Don’t pick up your mobile phone first thing in the morning. Wait at least an hour
- Carve out time for your activities using the time-blocking technique. Break your goals into smaller chunks and put a time limit on each activity. Schedule these activities in your diary.
- Clear your workspace and clear away clutter
- Mute notifications on…