Here are some tips from my experience reintegrating social media after a long break.
Many of us have been on social media for years, if not decades.
When reintegrating social media, one of my biggest initial errors was not checking my old habits.
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For example, I was more susceptible todoomscrollingif I didn’t get enough sleep.
I haven’t saved any related passwords, nor can I access my emails to reset them.
Each time I use social media on my computer, I also sign out when the session has finished.
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For example, you canbeat a Reddit addictionby setting screen time limits and remaining anonymous.
It also lets you set better rules for using each platform healthily.
Over time, just see to it that you don’t let clutter build up over time.
More importantly, I asked whether I wanted to return to any of them.
you’ve got the option to also use Notion or Evernote.
Keep these handy and remind yourself of why you’re on each platform whenever you slip up.
Start by unfollowing or muting accounts that negatively impact your mood.
This differs from person to person.
I’d also recommend unsubscribing from subreddits prone to negativity and leaving Facebook groups that do the same.
Even after returning, I’d recommend taking at least a week off every 6-12 months.
you could deactivate your account during your social media breaks, but that isn’t necessary.
At the very least, though, you should sign out of your profiles.
If needed, consider usingwebsites that help you practice digital minimalismlike Cold Turkey.
