Results of a self-experiment <https://freedom-to-tinker.com/2022/06/01/improving-your-relationship-with-social-media-may-call-for-a-targeted-approach/> conducted by participants in a social networks course to find ways to improve their relationship with social media. The students split into three groups, each trying a different strategy, with the details left up to them, grouped into targeted limitation of participation in social media, targeted increase (yes, really), or elimination of participation altogether. Targeted increase involved actual posting and interaction with others on particular networks, rather than mere “doom-scrolling”. Two out of the three groups saw clear increases in well-being, and reduction in stress and loneliness. Limitation in use also improved sleep patterns. The strategy that seemed least effective was elimination: seems either limitation in use or more active participation will lead to benefits, not walking away altogether. Of course everybody is different, and as always, more research is needed. But maybe there are some ideas there you can try for yourself.