Creating boundaries for Social Media

Here are some methods of social media boundaries that can help maintain a healthy relationship with social media and protect your mental wellbeing:

  1. Set limits on social media usage: Decide how much time you want to dedicate to social media each day and stick to it. You can even use features that come with social media apps, such as screen time reminders, to help you stay within your limits.

  2. Turn off notifications: Turn off all but essential social media notifications on your phone or computer. This will prevent you from being constantly distracted and allow you to stay present in the moment.

  3. Take breaks: Take regular breaks from social media to help clear your head and reduce your reliance on it. You may want to consider taking an entire day or weekend off from social media each week to spend time doing other things.

  4. Practice mindful scrolling: Instead of mindlessly scrolling through social media, be intentional with your usage. Decide what you want to see, and only engage with content that adds value to your life.

  5. Unfollow or mute triggering accounts: Remove triggering or unhelpful content from your social media feeds by unfollowing or muting accounts. This will help you create an environment on social media that feels more supportive and positive.

Establishing social media boundaries takes practice and discipline, but doing so can help create a better relationship with social media and prevent it from having a negative impact on your mental health.

Candace Wall