The Power of Curating Your Feed
Have you ever opened Instagram or another social media app and suddenly started feeling like your life isn’t good enough?
Maybe you saw someone on a dream vacation, someone with perfect skin, or someone showing off a big success. You were just relaxing a minute ago, but now you’re feeling low or anxious.
You’re not alone.
Many people—kids, teens, adults, even grandparents—spend time on social media. And while it can be a fun way to connect, what you see every day can quietly affect how you see yourself.
It’s easy to forget that social media often shows only the best parts of someone’s life. People usually post the happy moments, filtered photos, and highlights—not their full, messy reality. So, comparing your regular day to someone else’s perfect post is not fair—to you.
But here’s the good news:
You have the power to shape your feed. Just like you choose what shows you watch or music you listen to, you can choose what kind of content fills your screen.
This is called “curating your feed.” It means being mindful about who you follow, what kind of content you see, and how it makes you feel.
🛠️ Simple Steps to Curate a Positive Feed:
- Notice how content makes you feel.
After watching or reading a post, do you feel inspired—or insecure? Calm—or jealous? If something regularly makes you feel bad, it’s okay to unfollow. - Follow accounts that uplift you.
Choose creators who share honest stories, helpful tips, kind messages, or things that truly interest you—like art, animals, nature, learning, or humor. - Take breaks when needed.
If you find yourself scrolling too much or feeling down, step away. A walk, a conversation, or even 5 minutes of fresh air can help. - Remember: likes ≠ value.
The number of likes, views, or followers doesn’t define your worth. Your value comes from who you are—not from numbers on a screen. - Teach kids and friends too.
Talk to your children, siblings, or friends about how social media can affect us. Learning this early makes a big difference.
Meet Ravi, a 42-year-old teacher, who used to scroll through news and celebrity pages for hours and often felt stressed. Once he started following more educational and mindful living pages, he felt more relaxed and focused.
And Zara, a 13-year-old student, unfollowed beauty influencers who made her feel insecure and started following body-positive pages, dog videos, and art tutorials. She said, “Now, scrolling makes me happy again.”
“You don’t have to quit social media to protect your peace. Just choose what flows into your mind—like you choose what flows into your home.” — A. Bansal