Clean Up Your Social Media...
Updated: Feb 16

Why is this important?
I know we have been misinformed to think that in order to be 'successful' in business and/or considered 'likable'...we have to connect with 'everyone' online. However, this just isn't true.
Online Connections (or people you "choose' to follow) should be done with intentionality.
WHY...????
đđ˝Itâs a âCommunicationâ Channel. Meaning, if you truly want to guard what you take inâyour social media should reflect that. Every ârequestâ shouldnât be âacceptedâ into your personal âsocialâ space. Granted, you canât fully control who lurks, creeps, stalks, etc. But, you can control whatâs in your power to control.
đđ˝ Follow positive pages, folks, blogs, etc. It determines what pops up on your newsfeed. Granted, be âin the knowââbut donât be overly consumed by the constant potential negativity via inviting it into your âsocialâ space.
đđ˝ If a âpageâ/âindividualâ doesnât sit well with youâŚremove it. Itâs not about being niceâŚyou can still be âniceâ from a distance.𼰠Itâs about protecting your peace and what type of content you want to consume. Granted, this (not following everyone) wonât eliminate all of the toxicity that life brings, but it surely will help in guarding your heart, mind, and what you consume (đ).
đđ˝ If you lack âemotional intelligenceââand you also take every post personal from particular individualsâŚit's a clear indicator that youâre not ready to be âsocialâ with them, and it might be wise to disconnect as they clearly âtriggerâ you.
đđ˝ If you do not speak in person, why are you connected virtually? (granted, this isnât always possible as many family members, work colleagues, friends, etc., Live both far & near). But, you all get the point. Choosing to "connect" via following their page is not a requirement.
đđ˝ Real relationships (be it in business or an interpersonal relationship), should have value. If it doesnât bring valueâŚwhy are you opening yourself up to it? Following and/or âAcceptingâ a million folks who do not add/bring value is foolish and unwise. And think about this...how many celebrities, high profile leaders, etc., "follow back"?đ Iâll wait⌠My point? They donât.
BUTâŚfolks still follow them because they are feeding them something they like, crave, desire, and/or by adding value to their life. So, follow those who pour into YOU. Youâre not obligated to follow folks who do not add value to YOU! You canât be the ONLY one pouring. You need to be poured into. đŚ đ
AndâŚ.I could go & and on. But I understand that attention spans' are short.đđ Anywho, in short: you canât âfullyâ control who âfollowsâ youâŚbut you can control who you FOLLOW/Connect to.đđđ˝

Canena Adams, MA, LLBSW, SRAS
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