Dear Thriving Introvert! In this newsletter, I'll cover:

• Feeling Distracted? How a Social Media Detox Can Refocus Your Career Goals
• Is Your ABOUT Section Saying Enough About You?
• 10,113 Learners! Are you one of them?

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Today is the first official day of Spring in the U.S., my favorite season! I love watching the flowers bloom. The sun is out more often, which makes me happy and ready to tackle my day.

It's common for people to do a spring cleaning, which means cleaning out your closet, house, garage, or whatever else needs cleaning. So I thought, why not discuss a social media cleaning? Better yet, why not detox your accounts?

I don't mean disappearing from any digital platforms but being intentional about who you follow and how you spend your time and attention, especially if you are job searching or want to develop your career this year.

I'm about to make major changes to my LinkedIn profile.

I will revamp my profile, unfollow people, remove notifications, and reduce noise. I realized I've been spending too much time scrolling and less time engaged in discussions that matter to my career goals, so I wanted to help you do the same.

💡 Feeling Distracted? How a Social Media Detox Can Refocus Your Career Goals

Ever find yourself opening LinkedIn for "just a quick check," only to realize 30 minutes have passed, and you’re deep in posts that won't help your job search or career and a bunch of unrelated updates?

Social media can be a powerful career tool, but if it’s becoming more of a distraction than a strategy, a reset may be exactly what you need.

A social media detox isn’t about quitting platforms altogether; it’s about using them intentionally. Otherwise, you'll be wasting precious time that can impact your job search and overall career goals. This might be why you feel stuck and unable to move forward.

Here are a few key takeaways:

🟣 Less scrolling, more strategy – Set clear boundaries for when and how you engage with social media so you stay productive without being digitally overwhelmed.

🟣 Eliminate digital distractions – Unfollow accounts that don’t serve your career goals, turn off non-essential notifications, and be mindful of passive browsing.

🟣 Curate your feed with purpose – Follow industry leaders, hiring managers, and groups that provide real value instead of random noise.

🟣 Create a weekly job search plan – Structure your time on LinkedIn so each visit has a clear goal: networking, applying for jobs, or sharing industry insights.

Taking a break from social media clutter can help you focus, reduce stress, and give your job search (or career growth) the attention it deserves.

👉 READ: Social Media Detox Benefits: How to Stay Focused on Your Job Search and Career Goals​

The article explains the benefits of a social media detox, how to recognize the signs that you need a break, how to identify and eliminate digital distractions, ways to curate your social media feed with purpose, and how to create a weekly social media schedule.

READ ARTICLE

🔎 Is Your ABOUT Section Saying Enough About You?

In case you missed last week's article, I discussed the LinkedIn About Section: How to Write a Compelling Summary that Keeps People Reading. Here's the truth about your LinkedIn summary: The About section helps you tell your story in ways that a resume never will. You have the ability to explain where you are now, what you did in the past, and where you want to go next.

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💻 10,113 Learners! Are you one of them?

My LinkedIn Learning course has reached 10,094 students as of mid-March 2025. I broke down the stats in this LinkedIn post.

I wanted to thank you for supporting me.

If you haven't taken my course yet and want to pursue a promotion this year, you don't need LinkedIn Premium to access it.

When you click on the LinkedIn post, you can take the course for free within 24 hours. It's only 50 minutes long. This is my gift to you! 🎉
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Have you already taken my course? I would appreciate it if you could write a review on LinkedIn or reply to this message with your thoughts. Thank you for your feedback!