<p>You know, I recently realized that one of the most valuable discoveries for me in social media in 2023 is the Mute feature on Instagram and the Unfollow feature on Facebook.</p>
<p>The thing is, with these features, you can remove posts and stories from those who evoke unpleasant emotions or topics that trigger you (info-gypsyism, unrequited love, successful success, horoscopes, and ghosting). You keep them as friends, maintain the ability to communicate in direct messages, but their content disappears from your life. And the best part is—they won’t even know about it.</p>
<p>I believe that the ability to manage what we see online is a skill that really should be taught in schools. Once you stop seeing posts that evoke negative emotions, you quickly forget about them and feel much better.</p>
<p>So if there’s something in your feed that bothers or irritates you, don’t hesitate to use Mute or Unfollow. It’s a simple yet effective way to make your online life a little happier.</p>
#social_media #mental_health
