Lately I have been sucked into the vortex of Instagram. Like really I am there wanting to just quickly catch up and suddenly I look up and it is dark outside. I am pretty sure someone snapped the fingers and those hours I lost happened in another dimension. However, if you stay online for so long you keep seeing a lot of posts and realize there are some accounts you never pay attention to. And that is how I unfollowed 5 instagram accounts.
Jennae Cecelia
A poet I stumbled across. Maybe during one of the 100 day projects? She is writing poetry. I like her concept that she offers custom made poems for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or for weddings. Later I read one of her poetry books and unfortunately it didn’t speak to me at all. Ever since I lost a bit of connection and didn’t much care.
Thank you for showing me your work and how you approach it, the ideas you have to market yourself and the spirit you bring to Instagram but for me the journey ends.
Glucose Goddess
I read Jessie Inchauspé book the Glucose Revolution and it was very inspiring and educating. Of course I checked out her Instagram account and followed along. Mainly to keep getting reminded of the options to lower your glucose levels and stay inspired. And it is interesting seeing graphs and comparisons. However I no longer (or never really have) felt the vibe. Outside the book I found her a bit dry and I can’t get a connection.
Thank you for guiding me towards deeper understanding of how glucose levels work, being more mindful of my bodily functions and being a source for information but my journey continues without you.
Laura Tremaine
Is there a person not knowing Laura? It’s hard to believe in my bubble at least. So I mainly started following out of FOMO. My bookclub hosts are big fans. She is holding the One Day in The Life Challenge every year and while for years I wanted to participate I just don’t. She has a nice mix of books, knowledge and family stuff on her account. But again I am not vibing here. While I have been listening to a podcast episode or two they are too long winded for me. However her book on friendship is something I really really need and look forward to read if I ever get a copy.
Thank you for inspiring many people and making Instagram an inspiring platform but I fear I am not your tribe so I will move on.
Mel Robbins
Earlier this year I watched a course on self confidence by Mel on Creative Life. It was very inspiring and educating and had me thinking. My brain wheels were turning. And as it often is, I think I need to stay in this thought space, have it marinate and then really work on implementing. As it often is, I turn to Instagram accounts to have the daily/weekly trigger. Here though, it just didn’t deliver for me.
Thank you for teaching people how to handle challenges in life, for giving concrete and approachable step by step guidelines – I know where to find you but for now I am moving away.
Ordnung Nebenbei (order by the way)
I am not sure how I came across this account. Probably some time when I tried to get my cleaning and tidying up life I order. I think there was a challenge for a month. And while I enjoy the odd daily tip on what to clean or take care of I rarely did. I am mean I am working. My job is not cleaning. And lately I think the hacks are a bit far fetched in order to come up with more content. So thank you for inspiring me while you did but for now I will try to manage on my own.
What Instagram accounts did you recently unfollow? Which account would you like to unfollow but can’t? Which account will you never ever unfollow? Do you ever have FOMO not being on Instagram?
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This is such an intriguing premise for a post! I love how respectful you are in acknowledging the benefits these accounts offer, while still ensuring that you aren’t cluttering up your mind with things that don’t serve you.
This means a lot. I tried to to be grateful and at one point i consciously wanted to follow and know more so it felt wrong to just list it not appreciating the effort each lad puts into the account. Glad it came across.
I’ve heard of none of these people. LOL. I do not do self-help and immediately tune out when people start talking about productivity, life hacks, cleaning, or whatever. I am a true joy.
Well good for you. I find it motivating and inspiring seeing people getting their s***t together. I am always hoping it will rub off on me.
It’s really, really good to declutter/unfollow on Instagram every once in a while. I am always quick to hit the follow button when a post speaks to me but sometimes it just doesn’t fit for ongoing consumption. We have to be protective of our time and attention and I am glad you let some accounts go.
Yes! Time is so precious and I am spending so much time on social. I mean I need it for work but than I want to look something up for my client and I get right sucked in to look here and there and when I put down the phone to continue work I realize I never did the thing I intended to do. And then it is so easy to pick up the phone and scroll instead of reading a book. Why? What happened? Sigh.
This was nicely written, Tobia! I like how you thanked them for what they offered. I have had ups and downs with Instagram, and my answer was to quit it completely – and then I was sad and went back. Luckily, all of my favorite people forgave me and accepted me right back – and now I have a very lovely feed of things I like to see.
That is the best way. If you (read I) behave yourself you can train the feed to be inspiring and nourishing and not all cluttered up with BS. I need to get some more art and crafts in my feed. It’s a bit sad on that front. But I think for the weekend I will try stay off it completely.
I don’t follow any of these accounts! I loved Glucose Revolution like you, but I don’t think I’d enjoy following her IG. I don’t do well with those healthy living types of IG accounts.
Honestly that account was boring and a bit snobbish. Or taking it too seriously? Not sure.
Well I am sure I don’t follow people you are following.
I thought you were going to say these people all pissed you off for some reason, but I like how respectful you are.
I’m kind of on Instagram, meaning I have an account, but I barely look at it, so I probably don’t look at it enough to know who to unfollow.
Haha yes lots of thing piss me off but I try to stay off those things on Instagram. And I really dont need to add to the hate we are all seeing left and right. Well, at least not permanently on my block. If we meet up it might be a whole different story.
I envy you not being constantly on Instagram.
I have deleted instagram about 7 years ago and never went back. I cannot moderate- it’s better for my personality type to just cut it out completely.
I do listen to life organization/cleaning podcasts but that’s about it.
I sometimes wish I could delete all social media but it’s my job so … unfortunately not.
This post reminds me why I don’t do Instagram. So many great ideas… and then it just becomes too much after a while. I would rather read someone’s book, or blog, or listen to a podcast, than follow them on Instagram.
I like this idea for a post!
Thanks Jenny.
It can be inspiring to follow but as with everything it’s a fine balance between Inspiration and overwhelm.
This was such a nice post. Such a classy way to acknowledge the positives of the accounts, even though they didn’t speak to you. I’ve only ever heard of Laura Tremain (whom I follow) and Mel Robbins, whom I decidedly don’t since I’m of the internet opinion that she totally ripped off “Let Them” from a few sources without acknowledgement.
LT is an interesting one because I’m a casual follower. I’ve unfollowed several accounts over the years when they’ve seen overly anxious towards the world, which is not what I’m looking for. LT has spoken about her anxiety before, but there are other aspects of her online presence that I pay more attention to- books and light Hollywood gossip, mostly. She’s also done a good job of monetizing her online presence which, given her family’s net worth, is likely not needed financially but does indicate the importance of valuing family and creative labor. So, that’s pretty awesome concept to support, even if I’m not a member of her Secret Stuff community.
I’ve not heard that about Mel Robbin’s. Interesting. I only ever watched that one course. I do have an issue with people posing as scientist and researchers when they just came a cross some idea. I think Elisabeth Gilbert is like that?!
I totally get why someone would follow LT. I am surprised it doesn’t speak to me because lots she is talking about hits the spot. So I am not what it is. Definitely worth supporting and glad you can get something useful and inspiring out of it.
I didn’t actually unfollow anyone but right now I have every account other than people I actually know in person muted. Like you, I was just spending too much time scrolling.
That’s a good way to go about it. Maybe that is an option. Thanks for the suggestion.