11 tips for Internet Self-Care Day
We asked readers what they do to take care of themselves online
Today is Internet Self-Care Day, and we teamed up with Femsplain and Aloe to celebrate. The goal is to take the spirit of self-care online, and help communities thrive in support of one another.
We reached out to our readers on Facebook and Twitter to source your best tips for how you take care of yourself on the Internet.
Here’s what you told us:
From Facebook
I’ve recently started unfollowing things that I’ve found myself following just because I’ve always followed them, or because it was somebody I went to school with 10 years ago but haven’t talked to since and probably won’t again. This makes the time I spend on social media more relevant to what I care about right now instead of hanging onto things because I feel like I should, or because I worry maybe I’ll care about them again one day. It’s like the Marie Kondo approach to social media. If it doesn’t bring you joy, why follow?
— Dana Stewart
I recently switched out a news podcast for a TED podcast. I consume upsetting news all day at work and I noticed that it was affecting my mood. Now I try to start my day with something that’s more positive!
— Katie Morris
Take responses to comments with a grain of salt. It’s not your fault someone wasn’t taught how to be tactful.
— Paige Pitcher
Unfollow things that make you feel bad and never, ever, read comments on a political/argumentative post if you’re not feeling 100 percent.
— Jessica Chambers
I spend maybe 30 minutes on social media and avoid groups that are filled with negativity
— Jessi Besson
From Twitter
From Instagram
@blackgirlinom is a great resource for my self-care.
— @randisavage87
Black Girl in Om creates space for women of color to breathe easy
I follow @shinetext and receive their daily texts. Totally uplifting and remind you to take time to value yourself every day!
— Lisa Whitney
Shine Text is a free, daily motivational text to make your morning better.
I hate self-promoting, but my site yourartofliving.com combines self-care topics with education in art, poetry, music and ancient healing traditions.
— @lisabethrobinson
Your Art of Living uses artwork, philosophy, music and healing traditions to help craft a life that is awe-inspiring and soul-satisfying.
We created a safe space for women in their mid-30s to early 40s to talk about the unique challenges and joys of advancing in life and career. We try to love one another and make space for different voices. It’s rather joyful!
— @pallasnetwork
Pallas Network is for women, Gen X through late-Millennial, on topics related to age, fashion, beauty, health, workplace, family, relationships and culture.
