Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and many other social media platforms have changed the world as we know it.
People are more vulnerable, there is no need to send Christmas cards and borders do not exist when you can see what someone posts from anywhere in the world.
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Social media connects us in ways we never thought possible. And there’s an undeniable spark of excitement when your selfie gets a lot of love.
For every great thing that social media has created, there is something bad that comes along, and there are many negative effects of social media.
Do you find yourself spending hours on your phone? Has your anxiety increased? Do you delete a tweet just because it doesn’t have enough likes? Almost without realizing it, our daily and analog life was gradually replaced by the digital universe and this migration seems to be accelerating.
For most of us, it is part of our daily routine to check who we are following. Typically, a social media feed is filled with your favorite celebrities, childhood friends, and family members. We have to take advantage of this communication, right? Well, not really really.
The world will go on, whether you catch up on the latest celebrity news or not. You won’t miss out on the fun if you don’t see what your friends are doing. And you could actually make time for the things that help you live in the moment.
It hasn’t been easy for me to realize this, but I know that when I return to social media, I will focus on create a feed that brings me joy.
There is value in getting away from the complaints and allegations of people who do not provide you with new arguments and who leave you with a bad vibe. Eye! This does not mean that you should lock yourself in a digital bubble and eliminate those who do not think like you, quite the contrary.
So while this isn’t necessarily an encouragement to get off social media, it’s a challenge to cleanse your feed of anything or anyone that might be keeping you from being happy.
Honestly, social media can be a great way to improve your mood. But only if you are following accounts that are positive for your mental health.
Take a step back and explore your attitude when you get on certain platforms. You feel sad? Are you upset with what someone posts? Do your insecurities come out?
Regardless of how you feel about social media, there are bound to be some accounts that no longer serve you.
Here are five types of people to unfollow on social media right now.
1. Stop following people you didn’t like in high school.
When you’re at school with someone, it makes sense to follow them on social media. Since they are experiencing the same things as you, it is fun to see how they spend their free time.
It really doesn’t matter if you’re friends with your classmates or not, sitting next to them in English class is reason enough to hit the continue button. But what happens when school ends and you have no interest in what they are doing now?
You stop following them.
There are no strings attached if you haven’t been friends with those people after high school. Also, if you never liked them, this is the perfect way to cut them.
Congratulations, you don’t have to think about them anymore.
2. Stop following your exes
While there may be the exception of being friends with an ex, it’s not very likely. That said, if you’re looking to move on or have already done so, they don’t need to appear in your feed. It’s over and so is its relevance in your life.
It can be torture to remember them every time you access Facebook. More than the past they shared, this has more to do with the natural comparisons one falls into after breaking up. Where is my ex and where am I is a thought you don’t want to have, unless you’re doing great.
And while you’re at it, he also eliminates his family as friendship. Sometimes it’s a harder pill to swallow, but it’s rare and unhealthy to keep those bonds.
3. Unfollow influencers who cause you low self-esteem
I love influencers as much as the next person. They are beautiful, they have great bodies, they know how to use a filter and they always look happy. Plus they give great recommendations of products to buy and are in beautiful settings that remind us how unfair life is
However, I would be lying if I said that I do not fall into the trap of influencers: feel that my life is not as good or important as theirs.
It is essential to remember that Just because someone’s life seems perfect doesn’t mean it is. We already have the example of the Kardashian family who have the world’s resources but their miseries and sorrows are the amusement of others.
I’m always cautious when I follow an influencer because the last thing i want is to get discouraged when I see how beautiful their clothes are compared to what I wear and how statuesque their bodies are compared to mine when I look in the mirror before the shower.
There are influencers who make me feel ugly, undesirable and poor. Those influencers are the ones who do not deserve to have you as an audience.
4. Unfollow a ‘friend’ who showed their true colors
Sometimes it’s hard to let go of a friend after the relationship has ended. But just like an ex, if it’s over, it’s over.
By ending the friendship, you made it clear that he would no longer be a part of your life. Especially if he hurt you and you’ve decided to go your separate ways.
Seeing this person appear in your feed can generate negative emotions and sadness. You can’t give him that power over you.
Take the bold step of pressing «unfollow» and accept that not a friend for you. After all, it’s better to surround yourself with people you know you can trust with your eyes closed.
5. Unfollow anyone who posts insensitive content
Everything is political and also the publications you make on your networks, whether you decide to enter debates on hot topics or not. But it is inevitable to come across some publications that can generate debate.
I’m not saying stop following people with conflicting views like yours.
On the contrary. If you unfollow people who think differently from you, you may your bubble is radicalized and end up in unpleasant extremism or believing that the world is one way and surprising yourself every time experience shows you otherwise.
What I am telling you is to stop following people who do not add value to you. To those people who, when they run out of arguments, begin to disqualify you or threaten you with the pain of hell as if they were Satan in person.
You don’t want to read negative things that you don’t believe (racist, sexist, homophobic, fanatic content, etc.). Most likely, they will put you in a bad mood and end up in a textual argument.
Eliminate pessimistic perspectives and cultivate kindness, positivity and joy in your social networks.