Being Productive On The Internet

Often times we find ourselves scrolling through our phones. We look at pictures posted by friends, we browse recipes and funny videos, and we endlessly scroll until it is time for bed. A research in 2015 showed that an average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes on social media; that is 28% of time spent on the internet. But what are we getting out of the time we spent scrolling endlessly?

When the internet was first invented, its intention was to make communication between separate computer systems at various universities and research laboratories more convenient. So when did this noble creation become one of human’s biggest distraction?

There are a lot of ways to be productive on the internet. When you have nothing to do while waiting for a friend, scroll through Youtube for tutorials videos that can enhance your skills instead. It can be something as simple as how to tie a necktie or a more complex video like learning CSS codes.

If you are not into videos, read an online book or an article that will enrich your knowledge of the world. Blogs are a good place to start. Again, if you are not into reading, opt for podcasts where you can listen to experts discussing subjects related to their field. No matter what your passion is, the internet always has something to help you out - you just have to make the right choice.

Creator Academy is a premier provider of holistic and dynamic self-improvement courses and programmes where we innovate, elevate and create learning processes. One aspect we believe that can help kick start your journey to self-improvement is by being a more avid reader. Head to your nearest library, pick up a magazine or newspaper, or, more conveniently, take your smart phone and start reading.