Social Media vs. Having a Life: 3 Ways to Strike a Balance
Yes, Virginia, it is possible to stay connected to social media without it taking over your life. Here's how. Read story

Minda Zetlin is a business technology writer and speaker, co-author of The Geek Gap, and president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. She is a regular contributor to Inc.com and Inc. magazine. She lives in Woodstock, New York, with her husband Bill Pfleging, four cats, and a large number of computers. Find her at www.mindazetlin.com. @MindaZetlin
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