DELETING SOCIAL MEDIA: Saving lives & sanity.

Ah, social media. The land of endless cat videos, charming photos of your friend’s avocado toast, and, of course, the endless parade of self-righteous rants, conspiracy theories, and 3 a.m. rage-posts that definitely belong on a meme and nowhere near a civilized society. And if you're still actively engaging with all these delightful human beings, bless your heart—because you’re one “delete” away from reclaiming your sanity, dignity, and general sense of well-being.

Yes, deleting people on social media isn't just a way to cut down on your digital clutter; it's a crucial act of self-care. If you haven't hit the “delete” button yet, it’s time to get acquainted with the beauty of liberation. Here's why deleting someone from your social media feed is the ultimate life hack you never knew you needed.

1. Goodbye, Publicly Screaming Into the Void. Hello, Peace.

Remember that time you commented on a friend’s post, only for someone to respond with a mind-bogglingly ignorant remark? Or how about the five people you didn’t know from Adam who decided they were going to drop all their nonsense about the economy, politics, or why pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza? Deleting these people means you never have to endure their incoherent rants again. Because let’s be real—there’s nothing quite like watching a Facebook argument devolve into the verbal equivalent of a toddler throwing mashed potatoes at a wall. How many times can you hit “ignore” before it stops being therapeutic and starts feeling like an episode of The Real Housewives of Your Digital Feed?

Now, you can rest easy knowing your feed will be free from the never-ending cascade of nonsense that slowly chips away at your soul. The endless “facts” about how we’re all living in a simulation (spoiler: we're not) or that someone’s cousin’s ex-boyfriend saw Bigfoot in Wyoming... it’s gone. Poof. Erased from your life like the ridiculous nightmare that it is.

2. The Trolling: It’s Real, and It's Really Dumb.

There’s always that one person who seems to have nothing better to do than try to provoke you into some massive online battle. They post nonsensical memes or passive-aggressive statements, just begging you to engage. They think they’re witty, but really, they’re about as sharp as a bag of wet socks. The trick is realizing when you’re being trolled and resisting the urge to get involved in their charade.

You know you shouldn’t get baited, but there’s something so tantalizing about responding to someone who thinks "facts" are “fake news” and "alternative realities" are just another way to dodge logic. Don’t fall for it. You don’t need to ruin your day by explaining why the earth is, in fact, round. Your dignity is worth more than that. Hit delete, and let them stew in their ignorance—without you adding fuel to the fire.

3. Self-Preservation: Protecting Your Mental Health Is Not Cowardice, It’s Survival.

Look, deleting someone is not “cowardly.” It’s not a sign that you’re running away from a challenge or avoiding difficult conversations. You’re doing the most courageous thing possible: protecting your peace. Engaging with that uncle who insists that the moon landing was staged or that climate change is a myth is not a productive use of your time. If these people are spewing constant negativity or misinformation, they’re not contributing to a healthy conversation—they’re toxifying your space.

Your mental health is precious, and you deserve to spend your days surrounded by intelligent, open-minded people who don’t turn every social media interaction into a battlefield. Deleting these online miscreants is like spring cleaning for your emotional well-being. Imagine how much better your day would be without that toxic person’s hateful rhetoric or bizarre, baseless opinions infecting your feed.

4. Liberation! You’re Free From the Verbal Excrement.

Let's not sugarcoat it. When you leave someone in your digital circles who is constantly filling your feed with verbal excrement, you’re making the conscious decision to live in filth. These people don’t have a point; they just want to make noise. And guess what? You don’t have to take part. You can easily hit the "delete" button and free yourself from this nonsense. The beauty of social media is that you can curate it to suit your emotional and intellectual needs, and there’s nothing wrong with curating out toxic people who think sharing conspiracy theories or promoting hate speech is their civic duty.

Deleting them isn’t cowardly, it’s cleaning up your life—digitally and emotionally. It’s like putting a cork in a bottle of annoying whiny noise and letting your life flow free from that toxicity. You’re giving yourself the gift of peace of mind. And trust me, your mental well-being deserves a good digital scrub.

5. You’re Just One Click Away from Feeling Like a Grown-Up Again.

You don’t have to go around being passive-aggressive or walking on eggshells for fear of offending someone on Facebook. That post about how your high school friend got a new dog can now be an actual joyous occasion instead of a minefield of contradictory comments. You know how you feel when someone makes a snarky remark on your post and you immediately fire back? Yeah, let’s never do that again. Delete them, and you’ve solved 99% of your social media stress.

It’s like stepping into a new world where your feed consists of people who actually add value to your life. You can enjoy cute baby pictures without wading through a swamp of anger and misinformation. Plus, deleting these digital pests makes you look like the bigger person. And who doesn’t want to look like a graceful, peace-loving individual in a sea of internet chaos?

So there you have it. Deleting people on social media isn't just the best way to preserve your sanity; it’s the smartest way to avoid turning into an angry keyboard warrior or, worse, the idiot who falls for every trolling post. Take that finger, hover it over the delete button, and feel the sweet release of mental clarity. Do it for your reputation, do it for your blood pressure, and most importantly, do it for the next time you see a friend post about their lunch. It’s going to be so much better when you don’t have to scroll past inflammatory nonsense to get there.

The preceding commentary is just a small part of Ed Berliner's core speaking and educational appearances focusing on the media. Contact Ed today and learn more about how you can bring this level of entertaining and informative excellence to your event, live in person or via the Virtual Master Control studios. fuzzydogsproductions@gmail.com