Thank goodness Thanksgiving is over. Now all we have to do is get through the rest of the holiday season. Don't get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving, too much actually. I tend to eat everything in sight as if I'm going to miss something or there won't be enough turkey for leftovers. It's like those holiday buffets where everyone scrambles to be first in line, thinking the food is going to run out. We pile our plates to the ceiling because we don't want to miss anything. Try as we might, we still end up wasting food. After all is said and done, we ask, why wasn't I more sensible? It reminds me of Social Networking which is a lot like all those buffets you are going to encounter this holiday season. So let me offer you a gift to help you get through your holiday feasts and help you navigate Social Networking at the same time.

Social Networking Diet

• Know what's available - Before you jump into the line, take time to check out the buffet to learn what's available. Just because there is a feast of Social Networking technology out there doesn't mean you need to use everything in sight.
• Know what you need - As a diabetic, I've done the research to understand what I need to create balanced nutrition. Take the time to learn how your prospects and clients use social networking so you can create a balanced strategy for your organization.
• Make sensible choices - I love jelly beans, but I know they shouldn't be the main course. It's okay to sample Twitter, but should you use it as your primary social networking channel?

We are all going to get stuffed this holiday season. Before you have to resort to a crash diet or swear off social networking all together, consider starting with a sensible approach. Do the work, make the effort, earn the rewards. May your December be Just Another Holiday in Paradise!