5 Ways You Can Make Social Media Fun Again

Are you tired of social media? Do you feel it is nowa boring place to be? If this is the case, you may want to go back to basics. It was exciting to write on a friend’s Facebook wall, to get information fast on Twitter. If Instagram is the only place you want to be, and not for long as well. You may need to find ways to enjoy social media again. This does not mean you need to give up on social media yet. First, you need to find new strategies that work for you. Below are five tips to make social media fun again.  

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   Unfollow negative people 

Today people can post anything to have a lot of Instagram views. But if the content is always negative and from the same people. Cut the toxic people out of your social platforms. Also, if you follow any accounts you are not understanding, stop following them. Remember, what goes on your feed is up to you. Therefore, if you do not want to see content from someone, do not apologize. Negative content is in many forms. It can be a sarcastic page you follow or a relative who is always complaining. Once you remove negative people, the platform feels friendly again to you, as you make room for positivity. 

2. Decide what you enjoy 

Today, there are many social media sites to spendtime on. You do not have to spend time on one, and you can try out others and enjoy the experience they offer. The idea is to connect with people better and share things with them. So, try other social media platforms and see where you enjoy the most. Therefore, do not spread yourself so thin across the various platforms. Choose the few you like and focus on them. 

3. Make sure you understand the basics

If you spend a lot of time on a social media website, you may not remember the building blocks of using it best. You may be no longer enjoy the platform because you do not know how to use it properly. Try a quick reintroduction to help you out. Check through various guides online. Depending on the site you want to use better. Start from here and see if it becomes more fun for you. 

4. Limit your usage

Social media can be a drag if you are looking for new posts all the time. If you mindlessly check the app every five minutes. You may be a social media addict, especially if you are scrolling to similar posts every few minutes. Change your approach to checking social media, and you can get addictive qualities. For this reason, check the specific times for you to check social media. For instance, you can spend 20 minutes mid-morning, 20 minutes when you get home in the evening, and 20 minutes before bedtime. In this way, you have new posts to view every time you are online. Plus, you may spend it on it every day, but better and differently. 

5. Remember, people are not perfect

Social media can make you feel terrible aboutyourself. However, remember, people only share the good stuff in their life. Because of this, scrolling through social feeds makes you feel different and boring. But, remember, you are the only one who has gotten everything together. Approach social media posts differently with that in mind. But, if you start comparing yourself with everyone on social media. It is easy to suck the fun out of your social media.                                                                                                   

To sum up, it is easy to reclaim the fun of socialmedia and stop finding it boring. This does not mean you need social media in your life as a must-have. If you feel it is a distraction and you need a break. It is okay. Delete your accounts and take time off social platforms. Alternatively, you can try the tips above if you still want to improve your social media experience. You can make it enjoyable again by changing how you use, think about and interact with it. Try it, and it should be enjoyable for you once again.