Muting people on social media is fast and free and will change your life
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Experts say setting boundaries online creates a healthier digital environment and helps preserve your mental wellbeingI don’t generally believe in life hacks. As much as I’d love to imagine that one easy tweak could resurface my life like it’s a cracked tennis court, time and experience have shown me that positive change usually comes slowly and incrementally.But there is one hack I fully believe in. It’s fast and free, and will instantly change your life for the better: just mute people who...
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