Social media is a new tool in communication if you compare it to how long us humans have been on this earth, it is a baby. It is used by over one billion people around the world in many forms, there are over 100 million people just on Facebook. It has been incredible to be able to connect with people all over the world, it really shows how small the globe is.
Definition of Social Media: Social media re interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks (wiki).
You can shop from home, work from home, speak to people around the world via your phone or computer (laptop). The world we live in is amazing and terrifying at the same time. Something happened last week and we all think we will be prepared for it but … we aren’t, we all set out in business and in life to do good to others but….there will always be someone who wants to dull your shine.
Definition of Trolls: “In Internet slang, a troll is a person who starts quarrels or upsets people on the Internet to distract and sow discord by posting inflammatory and digressive, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community with the intent of provoking readers into displaying emotional responses and normalizing tangential discussion, whether for the troll’s amusement or a specific gain” Wiki definition.
The week started with exciting things happening registering my first not for profit business, this was something that I have wanted for many many years and it is here to change a whole industry. This idea came to me in 2014 and you are probably like me and we sit on these things some reasons could be that we have a fear of failure, fear of success, being out there for the world to see. Well you are not alone these feelings or reasons are the same for most of the population. Having this Association means so much to me and I have my board already lined up, working on the constitution and business plan.
What are you working on or have the idea about and haven’t put it into place?
I had written an article during the week in relation to a documentary on TV, it was in addition to another article that I had written about a business that I think is a scam. Well this article got so many comments, trolls and more. It has been unrelenting and just down right overwhelming. I just started questioning everything I was doing, going silent for a few days and going into hiding.
This questioning was something that comes up a lot when we are in business and also in our personal lives (you know not wanting to take a risk). Trolling won’t stop because we go and hide because it didn’t for me, so take what others say with a grain of salt and rise above their nastiness. These trolls feed on you commenting and will just go and personally attack the person you are (happened to me).
As this was in a public forum, it was so wonderful to see the supporters who rallied around me, they commented on the post or the sent me messages. I was doubting myself but not now they have spurred me on to write this article and to keep fighting for the underdog.
Who are these people?
Usually someone who is jealous of something that you have done, earn’t or achieved. They want to keep living in their negative, toxic life and don’t like to see others happy. Could be someone you know or someone you don’t, they just want to make you feel horrible in any way they can.
Tips:
- Acknowledge their comments but don’t bite on what they are saying
- Remember you have achieved this and worked your a..off to do it
- You are worthy of success
What is their purpose?
To disrupt you, to make you feel small, to make themselves feel good, to make you doubt yourself, to make you doubt your goals. To doubt your vision, mission and purpose. Don’t let them…
Tips:
- Mindset is key – watch videos, read inspirational quotes, follow positive peeps
- Do you have a WHY for your business? If so keep going back to that
- Develop a ‘thick’ skin (letting some things be water off a duck’s’ back)
When do you take action?
Taking action against the trolls is something you really have to think about, they don’t care about you or anyone really. They want to discredit you and make you feel horrible. Remember that the action you really want to take is something positive as you don’t want to stoop to their level or nastiness.
Tips:
- Thank them for their comment but don’t buy into their bs
- Vent with friends/family offline or in private, don’t engage
- Know that you are awesome and doing what you need to do for your family
Where are they doing it?
Well mostly on social media because they are ‘keyboard’ warriors they want to stay anonymous, It makes them feel superior. They feel that what they are saying will help others but really it is making them look silly because they won’t let up.
Tips:
- They may hide their name because they aren’t proud of what they are doing
- You know your worth, you know your mission
- Keep being professional and don’t attack them back
Social media has saved my life when I was suicidal 8 years ago, I love that I have amazing friends all over the world. Yes there are bad and ugly things on it but I choose to surround myself with the good.
We at Ethical Direct Selling Group are here to build up others, help others, acknowledge their wins be it big or small. Live and breathe your vision and mission and no one will be able to touch you ever.
