Every so often I write about resistance. You know, the distractions we give in to that pull us away from our real work.
In my case, it’s writing. In yours it could be designing the next space vehicle.
Whatever your calling is, you’re familiar with the pull to distract.
Distractions allure you. Out of the blue you long to learn Latin. Or free-fall from an airplane. Or take tango lessons in Buenos Aires.
Maybe it’s not such a large vision that compels you to drop what you’re doing. Maybe it’s bull-riding lessons, finger painting, or singing with your canary.
Sometimes the distraction is even closer than that.
Facebook.
Twitter.
Pinterest.
Blogging. (Checking your analytics every hour)
Text messages.
Skype.
Video games.
I could go on, but you catch my drift.
The social media platforms are massive distractions! They will absorb you. Consume you. Smother you.
They also:
Stall you.
Numb you.
Suck your energy.
They’re only a worthwhile investment when you’re building a posse of fans for your work.
Otherwise it’s death to your creativity!
Go on a diet.
Make a pledge to look at these platforms only after you’ve done your work.
Tell a friend to hold you accountable.
And then notice your productivity and creativity soar.
Calvin says, “Yep, when I get pulled off a scent, I end up in a ditch with thorns up my butt.” 
Calvin & Bloggie 
very true, I’m trying to make less use of FB and limit myself to the barest minimum. There are so many other worth while things I’d really rather be doing.
exactly, things like writing and coming up with more ideas! thank you for commenting! – rita