But we are in times of change, and
rather than conform to the old
standard of the norm, it should be
reasonable to push yourself outside of
the box and become at one with the
innovations around you. When it
comes to social media presence,
especially, there’s a simple algorithm
involved: If you’re not inside of it,
then you’re simply out. You have to MY OWN “A HA” MOMENT
To bring our advice out of closed
doors and away from the need of a
co-pay is priceless. I convinced
myself of this long ago, and then
braced for entry into the unknown
— a social media world into which I
dove head-first. I essentially listened
to Nike and just did it.
And I’m so glad that I did. taking advantage of the free forums
you have at your disposal, make like
it’s 2018 (wait, it is!), and make your
own professional account. Reach
others, spread out, and build your
future. To the doctors out there, it
may never replace the personalized
care of the coveted and sacred office
setting, but it’s an important medium
in which we need our voices heard.
seriously consider which side you’d
rather be on. And even if you’re not
ready to step completely inside, you
can at least be present, on that edge
— the area that’s so-called “outside,
looking in.” Because you never know
when that inside will eventually draw
you in, but you want to be present
when that opportunity does arise. With my own experience behind me,
I’ve put together 5 Steps to Diving into
Social Media as a Professional. To the
doctors out there, you may recognize
parts of my method, as I’ve
incorporated and tweaked some
pearls from the countless successful
“smoking cessation visits” I’ve
experienced, which I view as precious
in achieving long-term success. You
can apply it to your social media
journey in much the same way as you
would when quitting an addiction. Step out from behind that veil today,
and take a dive.
Look, social media is here, and it’s
here to stay, so you’re either choosing
to utilize it to your own advantage, or
you’re missing out on the next wave
of future trendsetters, innovators or
creative influencers. Or you’re
missing out on promoting your own
business or brand.
The bottom line of it all is — just do
it. To all you professional (and non-
professional) people out there on the
fence about taking that dive, start
Dr. Dana Corriel is a medical doctor, board-
certified in internal medicine, and the Director
of Quality of her medical practice, an
outpatient clinic where she sees patient in the
outpatient setting. In her free time, Dr. Corriel
enjoys writing commentaries and short stories,
as well as iPhone photography, especially
when time allows her to travel. She blogs at
www.drcorriel.com and can be found across
social media platforms as 'drcorriel'.
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