The Great Unfollow: Curating a Social Media Feed That Feels Good

Feeling meh after every scroll? It’s not you—it’s your feed. Here’s how to curate a kinder, cooler, more confidence-boosting social media space that actually makes you feel good.

Let’s Be Real: Social Media Isn’t Always Friendly

We’ve all been there. One minute you’re laughing at a dog reel, and the next, you’re deep-stalking someone who seems to have flawless skin, perfect hair, 1,000 friends, and a life that looks like a music video.

Here’s the thing: it’s not real. Most of what we see online is curated, filtered, or just plain fake. And constantly comparing yourself to highlight reels? That can mess with your head, your confidence, and your vibe.

So if your feed is making you feel less-than, stressed-out, or low-key invisible, it might be time for a digital detox. Or better yet, a Great Unfollow.

Digital Detox = Self-Care

Unfollowing people (or even muting them if that feels easier) is a total act of self-care. It’s not petty. It’s not dramatic. It’s you protecting your peace.

Want better wellness through social media balance? Here’s how:

• Unfollow accounts that make you feel insecure, overwhelmed, or FOMO-ish

• Mute or hide posts that spark negative self-talk

• Take breaks when you need to check back in with real life
  

Digital detox self care isn’t about deleting all your apps. It’s about making your feed feel more like you, and less like a pressure cooker.

Build Confidence Through Social Media (Yes, It’s Possible)

Wait, can social media actually help your confidence? 100% yes—if you choose the right kind of content.

Curating a positive social media feed for teens means:

• Following creators who look like you, talk like you, and live lives you relate to

• Supporting body-positive, skin-positive, and real-life-positive accounts

• Finding voices that are funny, kind, and inspiring—not mean, fake, or toxic
  

You deserve to scroll through a feed that makes you smile, not spiral.

Empowering Your Social Feed: Who To Follow

Here’s your permission slip to fill your feed with stuff that makes you feel seen. Start with:

• Creators who share real skin (acne, scars, no filters)

• People who talk about mental health openly and honestly

• Hair and skincare accounts that celebrate different types of beauty

• Pages that make you laugh or teach you something new
  

Not sure where to start? Explore accounts that talk about:

• Confidence and identity

• Healthy habits

• Self-care tips
  

And don’t forget to follow your own vibe. The goal is not to copy someone else’s feed—it’s to create one that fits you.

Healthy Digital Habits = Daily Wins

Need some easy wins to create healthy digital habits for wellness? Try these:

• Set a screen time limit (you can even use your phone’s settings!)

• Don’t start your day by scrolling

• End your night with a skincare routine, not a doom scroll (We recommend Tikitoro’s Face Care Products for Kids and Teens)

• Use airplane mode or DND when you need a break

• Follow more joy. Less noise.
  

Even small changes can help you feel more in control and way less overwhelmed.

Real Life > Reel Life

Let’s not forget: real life is where the real stuff happens.

The laughs, the hugs, the random dance breaks with your besties—none of it needs a filter. When you make time for friends, for quiet, for taking care of your skin and body, that’s when you start feeling good from the inside out.

Need a little reset? Build your own offline glow-up:

• Hydrate

• Sleep (not with your phone under your pillow)

• Get outside

• Do your skincare routine (Start with Body Care Products for Kids and Teens)

Pamper your hair (and yes, Tikitoro’s Hair Care Products for Kids & Teens are made just for you)

Your Feed, Your Rules

You don’t owe anyone a follow. You don’t need to keep up with influencers you don’t even like.

Empowering your social feed is about owning your choices. What you consume matters. So choose kindness. Choose reality. Choose what lifts you up.

Because the coolest thing you can be online? Is someone who protects their peace, loves their skin, and knows when to log off.

"Unfollowing isn’t rude. It’s self-care."