Digital Burnout: Recognizing It and Recovering from It June 10 #DigiBlogChat

Join us on Tuesday June 10, for #DigiBlogChat topic: Digital Burnout: Recognizing It and Recovering from It! 

Everyone experiences burnout from time to time. Right now, there’s so much happening with politics in the U.S., wars around the world, and climate emergencies. People follow the news to stay in touch, sometimes at their own peril. But, like a train wreck, we can’t look away from the news. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Today’s chat topic and questions were worked up by mistressprime.bsky.social

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 10 June to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. What are the signs that you’re digitally burnt out? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. How do you distinguish between being “in a slump” vs. actual burnout? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Which digital habits (scrolling, multitasking, notifications) do you think contribute most to burnout? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. How has your relationship with social media changed over time in response to burnout? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. What boundaries have you created to protect your time and energy online? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Do you have a ‘digital detox’ routine or regular offline ritual? What does it look like? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. Have you found any tools, apps, or systems that reduce burnout instead of adding to it? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. What practices help you reset without losing momentum in your work? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. Have you ever felt guilty for unplugging or taking time away from digital work? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. What advice would you give someone who’s feeling overwhelmed by their digital workload right now? #DigiBlogChat

BONUS: Q11. If you could redesign your digital life from scratch, what would you do differently to prevent burnout? #DigiBlogChat

Bees, Blooms, and Blogs: Gardening Hacks June 3 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us on Tuesday June 3, for #DigiBlogChat topic: Bees, Blooms, and Blogs: Gardening Hacks! 

It’s nearly summer and we’re still optimistic about our gardens. We’re outside digging, installing trellises, and buying perennials like crazy. Nothing in the yard looks sad, and we are nowhere near the Dog Days of August. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Today’s chat topic and questions were worked up by @DandyRandy.bsky.social!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 3 June to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. Do you garden? If so flowers, veggies, or ? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. Where do you go for gardening advice? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What are some good gardening blogs, books, or websites? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. What are some easy-to-grow flowers? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. When do you plant your garden and do you start indoors? #DigiBlogChat 

Still more gardening hacks:

Q6. Does your garden have a theme? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What perennials are in your garden? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. How do you control weeds and pests? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. Do you have a pollinator-friendly area in your garden? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. Show us photos of your garden! #DigiBlogChat  

Doers, Observers, and Recipients May 27 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us on Tuesday May 27, for #DigiBlogChat topic: Doers, Observers, and Recipients! 

Everyone knows each of these types: the doers, the observers, and the recipients. And most of us are some combination of the three, with any one person rarely in one single camp or another. If you do know anyone who’s one single type, they may be the subject of a lot of gossip. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 27 May to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. Why are some people Doers and others Observers or even just recipients? What are the primary reasons for this difference in behaviour? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. How might the emotional and cognitive reactions of a direct Recipient of a good deed differ from those of a third-party Observer? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. How do potential consequences (faced by Doers) influence Observer’s decisions and actions? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. What kind of character makes the best employee, what’s your reasoning? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. What is your experience of being in a Club or Society, are you simply a member or do you perhaps actively support and deliver committee work too?  #DigiBlogChat

The Second Half

Q6. How can a Doer’s awareness of being watched by Observers (the Hawthorne effect) alter their performance, motivation, and the authenticity of their actions? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. Discuss the ethical responsibilities of an Observer. At what point, if any, does an Observer have a moral obligation to intervene and become a Doer, particularly in situations involving harm to a Recipient? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. In workplace dynamics, how can a manager effectively navigate the roles of Doer (implementing policy), Observer (monitoring team performance), and Recipient (receiving feedback from employees) to foster a positive environment? #DigiBlogChat

Q9.  Why are Recipients often ignorant of their lack of meaningful contribution to events in particular and does it actually matter? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Has the rise of social media and live-streaming technology blurred the lines between Doers, Observers, and Recipients, and what are the societal implications of this shift? #DigiBlogChat

The Ethics of Data Mining May 20 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us on Tuesday May 20, for #DigiBlogChat topic: The Ethics of Data Mining! 

Although data mining might have negative connotations for many of us, there are also positive ways to use data mining. For example, scientists can predict with some certainty, which flu variants might hit next, and develop vaccines. On the flip side, data mining could extendda to corporations using our personal data to predict our behavior and deny coverage. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 20 May to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. How can scientists use data mining to predict disease outbreaks, and is there an ethical way to do so? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. Have you ever been personally surprised at Netflix’s recommendations for you? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. How should data from students be used to predict behavioral challenges? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. In what ways can banks use data to enhance their security? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Is there anything unethical about meteorologists using data mining to predict the weather? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. What do you think about companies using your personal data without your permission? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. When could law enforcement agencies use data mining to discriminate? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. How could marketers use data mining to exploit a person’s weaknesses? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. At what point does a government overstep its boundaries when using data to predict future behavior? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. How much do you worry that companies can use data mining from wearable devices to deny insurance coverage? #DigiBlogChat

Maintaining Focus in an Unfocused World May 13 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us on Tuesday May 13, for #DigiBlogChat topic: Maintaining Focus in an Unfocused World! 

Does everything seem to be going faster and faster, with barely any time for yourself? Are events stacking up on top of each other before you get a chance to digest their import? That’s certainly the case for a few of us! Staying focused has become more and more difficult. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 13 May to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. How important is your health to you and what habits help you stay focused on it consistently? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. How often do you lean into your strengths in your everyday life, and how does it impact your success? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. If bad habits were blocking your path to wealth, how would sharpening your focus help turn things around financially? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. In what ways does procrastination sabotage goal-setting and how do you personally combat it? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Which business goals do you find the most difficult to stick with, and what makes them so challenging? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Do vision boards or visual reminders really help you stay focused on what matters most?  Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. How has learning to delegate helped you (or someone you know) grow and achieve more? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What role does consistency play in achieving long-term goals? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. What’s one way we in this chat could support each other in staying focused on a bold, audacious goal? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What’s one simple thing you could do today to boost your focus and make progress? #DigiBlogChat 

Intelligent Customers, What Are They? May 6 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us on Tuesday 6 May, for #DigiBlogChat topic: Intelligent Customers, What Are They? with topic and questions by @lazblazter.bsky.social

Maybe your first question is not “Intelligent Customers, What Are They?” But Intelligent Customers, Where Are They? At least that was my first question. As a business owner, who are your customers and how many of them would you label as intelligent? Are they all intelligent, with some needing a bit more education? Or are some never going to understand your own expectations? For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 6 May to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. Defining the Term: How would you define an “intelligent customer?” #DigiBlogChat

Q2. What factors, e.g. technology, access to information, social media, do you think have contributed most to the rise of the so-called “intelligent customer?” #DigiBlogChat

Q3. What are the core expectations that intelligent customers typically have from businesses regarding products, services, transparency, and communication? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. How has the way customers research products, compare options, and make purchasing decisions changed as they’ve become more “intelligent?” #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Challenges for Business: What are the biggest challenges businesses face when trying to meet the demands and expectations of intelligent customers?

Looking for more intelligent questions?

Q6. What opportunities do knowledgeable customers present for businesses (e.g. feedback, co-creation, advocacy etc.)? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. How should companies adapt their marketing, sales, and customer service strategies to effectively engage and retain intelligent customers? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. What other factors like ethics, sustainability, brand values, personalization are important to intelligent customers? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. How do you predict the concept and behaviour of the “intelligent customer” will evolve over the next 5-10 years accounting for AI and emerging technologies? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Is “intelligent customer” the most accurate or helpful term? Would “empowered,” “informed,” or “connected” customer be a better description, and why? #DigiBlogChat

Digital Privacy Clean-Up April 29 #DigiBlogChat

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April 29th #DigiBlogChat: Digital Privacy Clean-up! | Image by Pexels from Pixabay

April 29th #DigiBlogChat topic: Digital Privacy Clean-up!

Have you ever had a private conversation with someone who mentioned a product and then, a short time later, that same product appeared as an ad on your social media? Recently this happened to me. My friend jokingly mentioned some little signs that display a warning about cat barf. Guess who got ads about those signs soon aftern? Me! So silly, so annoying, and so terrifying all at once. That led me to do my own digital privacy clean-up. Have you ever done a digital clean-up? Then you might like to join our chat!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, April 29th to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NEW TIME: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Questions

Q1. What’s the oldest account you’ve ever deleted? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. Ever searched for yourself and found the wrong information? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What’s your go-to privacy clean-up routine? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. How many apps have access to your private info right now? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. Would you pay for a service that kept your data safe online? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Of the major social media platforms, which has the worst privacy record? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. Have you ever looked back at things that you shared and found something cringe-worthy? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. How do you handle old chats and messages? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What tools do you use for digital decluttering? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. Will kids today regret what they’re posting in the future? Will they regret what you’ve posted about them? #DigiBlogChat

Earth Day April 22 #DigiBlogChat

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April 22 #DigiBlogChat topic: Earth Day! | Image by Pexels from Pixabay

April 22’s #DigiBlogChat topic: All about Earth Day!

Let’s talk about Earth Day on our next #DigiBlogChat of 2025 on BlueSky! Earth Day has been around since 1970, and we need Earth Day more than ever now. Global warming is accelerating, but what can we do about it? Let’s chat about this. Maybe we’ll get some ideas from each other.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, April 22nd to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NEW TIME: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Questions:

Q1. What does Earth Day mean to you personally? Do you celebrate it? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. What do you think you as an individual can do to make the biggest difference for the planet? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Could you share some eco-friendly ideas you’ve adopted around your home? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. How has Earth Day changed over the years since its beginnings in 1970? #DIgiBlogChat

Q5. What environmental issue is the most important to you? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. If you could implement one environmental change, what would it be and why? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What is your pledge for #EarthDay? How can you contribute to saving the planet? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. What can communities do to promote sustainability? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What is your hope for the future of our planet? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. If you could spend Earth Day anywhere in the world, where would that be and why? #DigiBlogChat

How to Get the Most from Meetings April 15 #DigiBlogChat

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April 15 Today’s #DigiBlogChat topic: How to Get the Most out of Meetings

Let’s talk about optimizing your experience with meetings on our next #DigiBlogChat of 2025 on BlueSky! Times have changed over the past few years, and the changes seem to be gaining speed. They’re coming at us faster and faster  so that many of us can barely keep up. Maybe meetings, and the reasons to have meetings, have changed, too? Let’s chat about this.

Today’s chat topic and questions were worked up by @DandyRandy.bsky.social!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, April 15th to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NEW TIME: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Questions:

Q1. How can you  get the most out of meetings that you facilitate? #DigiBlogChat
Q2. How can you  get the most out of meetings you attend? #DigiBlogChat
Q3. What makes a meeting a waste of time? #DigiBlogChat
Q4. Most have attended meetings where good ideas were shared but nothing was done. How can actions be added? #DigiBlogChat
Q5. What is key to a successful meeting that includes remote attendees? #DigiBlogChat

Even more questions about meetings

Q6. How long should a meeting (not a  seminar or training) last? #DigiBlogChat
Q7. What are good reasons to opt out of a meeting? #DigiBlogChat
Q8. When is a meeting the wrong format for sharing information? #DigiBlogChat
Q9. What is Parkinsons Law and how can it affect meetings? #DigiBlogChat
Q10. Are meetings still effective or are they outdated? #DigiBlogChat

Darwin Awards April 8 #DigiBlogChat

 

Join us Tuesday, April 8, for #DigiBlogChat topic: The Darwin Awards!

Have you seen silly or stupid people doing stupid things lately? Then it’s time to explore the Darwin Awards! We’ll be talking about the Darwin Awards, why they’re culturally important, and what lessons can be learned, if any.

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, April 8th to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NEW TIME: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions

Q1. In your own words, what are the Darwin Awards? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. How do the Darwin Awards reflect what is important to us as a culture? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Has social media influenced the spread of Darwin Award-worthy events? How so? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. What lessons can people take away from the Darwin Awards? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Will there ever be a time when there are no awards for reckless behavior? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat

Even more Darwin Award questions!

Q6. Is there a person (you don’t have to name them) that you’d like to nominate for a Darwin Award? And why? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. Should the Darwin Awards be modified to include people who survive their own reckless behavior? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. Is it immoral or unethical to share the stories of those who have died due to their own behavior? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. If you could create a fictional Darwin Award, what would that look like? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Just as some awards reward recklessness, is there a story of survival that inspires you? #DigiBlogChat

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