Muting people on social media is a simple and effective way to improve your digital environment and mental well-being. This feature, available on most platforms, allows you to silence individuals whose posts cause you distress, without them knowing.
Experts suggest that setting such digital boundaries can help create a healthier online space. It allows you to avoid distressing content without severing connections, which can be particularly useful when maintaining a relationship with someone is important despite their bothersome online presence.
For example, one user muted a semi-famous person who was rude to them many years ago, an ex-partner, and someone who constantly humble-brags. These individuals brought out negative emotions in the user, but since muting them, the user rarely thinks of these individuals and their mental space has improved.
The founder and president of the Center for Digital Wellbeing, Bailey Parnell, supports this practice. She suggests that muting accounts that repeatedly upset you can preserve your mental well-being while maintaining social or professional networks.
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