02/12/2026
If you feel worse after scrolling, it’s not a personal failing.
It’s often a boundary issue.
Social media constantly invites comparison, approval-seeking, and subtle worth checks. Without clear internal and external boundaries, it’s easy to absorb messages that quietly erode self-esteem.
Boundaries aren’t about cutting yourself off.
They’re about staying connected to yourself while engaging with the world.
When you know what’s yours to take in and what isn’t, your nervous system settles.
And that “crappy” feeling doesn’t have to be the cost of staying connected.
Learn more at the unmessyourmind.com blog