6 Tips For Surviving Social Media

Let’s be honest when it comes to social media, it is actually a battleground, whether it is drama, opinions that people don’t agree with, there is always going to be someone there to call you out, I mean it is tough. Social media is an incredible thing, it can connect us to so many different and incredible people and I’m beyond grateful for that, but sometimes when it comes to social media there is always a negative side to it. Over the last few weeks I’ve been coming up with a post for surviving social media.

Now over the last 3 years I’ve had my fair share of negative comments, I’m not gonna lie but the thing you need to remember is the fact that this is your social media and it is your decision who you follow and what you do! So what are my tips?

Use That Mute & Unfollow Button

I mean I know it isn’t pleasant because in all honesty unfollowing someone is normally a big decision for me, I’ll only unfollow someone when it is a continuing situation – hence why I try to use the mute button as much as possible. But when someone is upsetting you, triggering you, making you unhappy, then unfollow them, mute them. Do what makes you happy.

Surround Yourself With Positive Influences

I follow some of the most incredible people in the world, these are the people who inspire me to be a better person, to keep creating, and to continue to push myself out of my comfort zone. Not only that these are the people who literally pick you up when you are struggling, when you’re in a tough space. These are the people we appreciate and having them around makes social media easier.

Have Time Away

I actually wrote a blog post not so long ago about needing time to switch off, because it really is so important. When you’re on social media all of the time, it can be so draining, you get so consumed with what is going on online that you forget to just take some time away. I actually decided to take a little more time away, not worrying so much about updating Twitter, scheduling my tweets and that is it. Uninstall the app if you are like me and literally feel the urge to check it. It makes life easier!

Always Be Yourself

It’s simple really isn’t it? Be yourself? Not so much, I personally find that on social media I can be myself more, whereas if I’m meeting you in person, I get quite anxious and I can end up being a little shy, but regardless of that, I’m always myself. I try to share my personality which is bubbly with the people who follow me, and of course my love for cats and my rabbit, but I’m  definitely trying to be me.

Try Not To Take Trolls Comments To Heart

Now that is easier said than done, but there is always going to be someone who is trying to bring you down, who will try and upset you, but you’re incredible, you’re a strong person and these people probably don’t even know you. Those people don’t matter, they’re not the kind of people you need in your life or near your social media.

Block, Block, Block.

Now I very rarely block people, however last year I had a run in with someone who trolled me for my size, I blocked them, I didn’t even mention it on my Twitter, as I personally didn’t want that kind of negativity in my life, but I blocked them. They were rude and pretty damn vile. The tweets got taken down, and the account disappeared too. Don’t feel guilty for blocking someone, honestly.

What are your tips for surviving social media? Let me know in the comments!

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