Psychology of Media & Technology

The importance of personal boundaries: We may be good at walking away from a rude person or leaving a party that isn't fun, but we're terrible at transferring these boundary-setting skills to the online world.  We make the mistake of blaming social media for what is often our ability (or giving ourselves permission) to set personal boundaries.  It shouldn't have to be framed as mental health to have it be ok to leave some jerks behind.  If the energy and impact of any activity isn't worth the benefits, then we should have the ability to walk away without it suggesting that our mental health might be damaged.  How about our mental wellness enhanced?  How about if something just doesn't make us feel good?   The pursuit of wellness and self care isn't about deficit, it's about choosing a positive path.