Social Media Reset 101: Spring Clean Your Scroll Space

Spring-Clean Your Social Media Feed: Because Your Digital Space Deserves a Fresh Start

Our social media feeds are kind of like that drawer in the kitchen we all have. You know the one. It starts out clean and organized, and then suddenly, it’s full of expired coupons, random cables, and that one sock no one can explain. Yeah, your Instagram, Twitter (X?), TikTok, and even LinkedIn feeds can get like that too.

Every scroll becomes a mix of doom, random ads, and that one friend from high school who still posts 30 blurry gym selfies a week. It’s overwhelming, messy, and way past due for a reset. So this spring, while you're decluttering your closet and deep-cleaning your room, why not give your digital life the same glow-up?

Here’s how to spring-clean your social feed—Ethan Harper style. I’m talking real talk, refreshing vibes, and maybe even a little existential clarity by the time you’re done.

🌱 Step 1: Audit Your Vibe – Not Just Your Follows

Before we even touch the unfollow button, take a step back and ask yourself: What kind of energy am I letting into my life every time I open this app?

When I was on the road in Seoul last year, hopping between street food stalls and snapping futuristic tech finds, I realized my feed didn’t reflect any of it. It was all algorithm junk, hustle-culture spam, and influencers who made me feel like I wasn’t doing enough. Not inspiring. Just exhausting.

So I made a decision: I wasn’t just curating a feed—I was curating my mindset.

✅ Ask yourself:

• Does this content energize me?
• Do I feel seen or supported by what I’m scrolling through?
• Is it inspiring or just draining?

🧹 Step 2: Hit That Unfollow Button—Guilt-Free

Unfollowing doesn’t mean you hate someone. It just means their content isn’t aligning with your life right now. And guess what? That’s valid.

Unfollow:

• People you’re following out of obligation (yes, even family—mute if you must).
• Pages that trigger comparison or make you feel less-than.
• Accounts that are just straight-up inactive.

This one time, I had an old college classmate post cryptic drama tweets every day. It was like watching a soap opera unfold in slow motion—and I love drama, but not every time I want to scroll memes. Unfollowed. Peace restored.

🌸 Step 3: Follow Fresh Content That Reflects the You of Right Now

Here’s the fun part: refill your feed with energy that matches your growth.

If you’re into photography, follow artists who share their behind-the-scenes process. Into food? Follow travelers cooking noodles in the wild with just a camping stove (I swear it's a whole TikTok niche). Just got into AI art? There’s a whole corner of the internet for that.

Your feed should feel like your personal Pinterest board, curated for joy, learning, and low-key self-growth.

💬 Step 4: Reassess How You Engage

We’re not just passive scrollers—we’re part of the ecosystem. What you like, comment on, and share shapes your algorithm.

Start:

• Saving posts that actually resonate.
• Commenting to connect (real talk, not just emojis).
• Sharing stuff that adds value—not just vibes.

Last year, I started commenting more on posts I loved—art, tech innovations, cool cafes I found abroad. Suddenly my feed started shifting to those interests. And it felt good to be intentional.

🛠️ Step 5: Set Boundaries & Use Built-In Tools

Let’s talk digital hygiene.

• Mute or restrict: If unfollowing feels too intense, these are your soft landings.
• Time limits: Most apps let you set daily limits now. Use them.
• Notifications: Turn off the ones you don’t need. No one needs to be notified about every like.

A friend of mine in Tokyo swears by the “20-minute scroll max” rule—and his feed? Immaculate. Clean, positive, focused.

✨ Bonus Round: Curate Across Platforms

Don’t just stop at Instagram. Spring-clean them all:

• TikTok: Long press → “Not interested” on stuff you don’t vibe with.
• Twitter/X: Use lists to sort your interests. One for news, one for memes, one for tech rants. Game-changer.
• LinkedIn: Yep, even this one. Unfollow that one guy who treats every job update like a TED Talk.

🌀 Your Feed Is a Reflection of Your Mind

You wouldn’t let your bedroom pile up with trash (okay, not after week two of spring cleaning). So why let your digital space do that?

Cleaning your feed is self-care. It’s reclaiming your scroll-time and making it work for you. Whether you're chasing a new passion, working through burnout, or just want to feel less like you're in a dopamine doom spiral every day—refreshing your feed can seriously change your mood.

So light a candle, put on a chill playlist, and get to cleaning. Your future scroll-self will thank you.

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