Bloomscrolling: is a joyful way to use social media, intentionally scrolling for inspiring, uplifting, and positive content that nourishes your mind & mood
Thank you so much for sharing this! There is so much truth within this post. I really love this (and we absolutely need more of it):
“For me, it wasn’t enough to simply scroll less. I also wanted to create a gentler, happier place to be online when I was online. I wanted to limit my exposure to upsetting images, videos, and constant news. Curating a positive, nourishing feed takes time, but it is so worth it.”
Thank you so much Mindy 💐 I'm touched that you would share this with your clients. I do feel this energy in 2026 for this mindful use of technology… I'm definitely trying ! 🙏
"Variable Progress" is really the ONLY kind of sustainable progress! The only requirement is that you keep. on. going. ;) Thank you so much for sharing this guide. I'm inspired to make my own list of "happy places" on the internet to visit...
Very true, thank you so much Marika 🙏🙏🙏 I'm so glad this guide inspired you, I hope you enjoy writing your happy places to fill up your online garden 👩🌾💐
I decided to not allow certain apps like instagram and facebook on my phone. I only use instagram on my iPad in which there is a time limit as to how much time I spend on it and facebook I only access on my laptop. For me, it's a helpful way to limit how much time I spend on the phone, and social media. Of course, i am always pruning what I follow and feed to make sure what shows is positive and such.
Such a good idea Jack, and something I am seriously considering too. At the moment the focus app in my phones settings is working quite well, it blocks apps so you can’t use them during certain hours.
The pruning and cultivating does take time doesn’t it, but so worth it. Thank you Jack.
Thank you for sharing this! I love the voice-over for the article, that is such an amazing idea!!! Great advice on how to change our relationship with digital media.
I love the idea of bloomscrolling, for anyone who still needs to consume social media. In any case, just creating boundaries with technology as you said is really 80% of the battle won when it comes to reducing anxiety and re-introducing more calm into our lives.
Thank you 💐 it really is, I noticed the biggest shift in my own anxiety when I realised how important peace and calm were to me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Roxanne.
Such a joy! Thank you for this lovely piece. I subscribed for more of your stories. I love how you emphasized that the digital world can still be uplifting.
It's interesting, people seem more intentional on Substack for engaging with uplifting content. Maybe it's the algorithm or maybe it's just how we're feeling, but the stuff that pops up in my feed is calming.
I look forward to creating a more supportive feel on my other social media platforms. The doomscrolling sucks me in every time on Instagram and even Threads.
Thank you so much Alexis 🙏 so lovely to read this comment this morning, and I'm so happy you have subscribed.
Substack seems so different to other social media, and I love spending time here. It's certainly what provided a lot of inspiration that we could actually curate our own social media to be a much happier, and inspiring place. ✨
LOVELY!!!! I parallel a lot of these feelings, so much so that I recently left Instagram (again) and have a little tray for my phone to "go to bed" in at the end of the night, located in the farthest room from our bedroom. Quirky little fragments of happy internet are so hard to find lately, so taking these steps back feels like the only way we can get our minds back, at least right now.
Thank you so much 🙏 I've really focused on disconnecting from my phone when I get home at the end of the day, and it's amazing how simply putting it away or ‘to bed’ as you put it helps ! 💐
This is great Emily 🥰 and I was actually really chuffed to discover that I've already made a lot of the suggested adaptations and changes over the last year or so. Which was great to notice, recognise and take a little time to congratulate myself for! 👏🤓🎉
This was such a lovely read Emily. I would love bloomscrolling to be one of my intentions of 2026 as well. Thank you for recommending me in the letter as well. It is truly an honour!🥹🫶🏻
I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🙏I really loved writing this and thinking about my use of technology and how bloomscrolling could feature more 💐💐💐 thank you for always being part of my online garden !
Thank you so much for sharing this! There is so much truth within this post. I really love this (and we absolutely need more of it):
“For me, it wasn’t enough to simply scroll less. I also wanted to create a gentler, happier place to be online when I was online. I wanted to limit my exposure to upsetting images, videos, and constant news. Curating a positive, nourishing feed takes time, but it is so worth it.”
Sharing this article with my clients! 🌸
Thank you so much Mindy 💐 I'm touched that you would share this with your clients. I do feel this energy in 2026 for this mindful use of technology… I'm definitely trying ! 🙏
"Variable Progress" is really the ONLY kind of sustainable progress! The only requirement is that you keep. on. going. ;) Thank you so much for sharing this guide. I'm inspired to make my own list of "happy places" on the internet to visit...
Very true, thank you so much Marika 🙏🙏🙏 I'm so glad this guide inspired you, I hope you enjoy writing your happy places to fill up your online garden 👩🌾💐
I absolutely love this opposite to doom scrolling. Xxx
I am really loving it as a concept, it is so inspiring 💐
I think I'll give this bloomscrolling a try
Yes, please do Kelly Ann - little and often and before you know it, you will be curating your own beautiful garden online to spend time in! 💐
Great post and thanks for the recommendations 💐 looking forward to bringing more bloom-scrolling into my life.
I decided to not allow certain apps like instagram and facebook on my phone. I only use instagram on my iPad in which there is a time limit as to how much time I spend on it and facebook I only access on my laptop. For me, it's a helpful way to limit how much time I spend on the phone, and social media. Of course, i am always pruning what I follow and feed to make sure what shows is positive and such.
Such a good idea Jack, and something I am seriously considering too. At the moment the focus app in my phones settings is working quite well, it blocks apps so you can’t use them during certain hours.
The pruning and cultivating does take time doesn’t it, but so worth it. Thank you Jack.
Thank you for sharing this! I love the voice-over for the article, that is such an amazing idea!!! Great advice on how to change our relationship with digital media.
Thank you so much Rachel 💐 I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I found it helped me so much writing this too !
There are a lot of practice tips & tricks in here.
Somebody who is lost in the ether of social media will benefit.
Thanks for composing and sharing!
Thank you so much. I hope so! 🙏
Love the 'joyful content' featuring dogs and cats! 🐾♥️🐾
It's the best, I love it !!! 🐕🐈
I love the idea of bloomscrolling, for anyone who still needs to consume social media. In any case, just creating boundaries with technology as you said is really 80% of the battle won when it comes to reducing anxiety and re-introducing more calm into our lives.
Thank you for sharing this post!
Thank you 💐 it really is, I noticed the biggest shift in my own anxiety when I realised how important peace and calm were to me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Roxanne.
Such a joy! Thank you for this lovely piece. I subscribed for more of your stories. I love how you emphasized that the digital world can still be uplifting.
It's interesting, people seem more intentional on Substack for engaging with uplifting content. Maybe it's the algorithm or maybe it's just how we're feeling, but the stuff that pops up in my feed is calming.
I look forward to creating a more supportive feel on my other social media platforms. The doomscrolling sucks me in every time on Instagram and even Threads.
Thank you again so so much 💖
Thank you so much Alexis 🙏 so lovely to read this comment this morning, and I'm so happy you have subscribed.
Substack seems so different to other social media, and I love spending time here. It's certainly what provided a lot of inspiration that we could actually curate our own social media to be a much happier, and inspiring place. ✨
LOVELY!!!! I parallel a lot of these feelings, so much so that I recently left Instagram (again) and have a little tray for my phone to "go to bed" in at the end of the night, located in the farthest room from our bedroom. Quirky little fragments of happy internet are so hard to find lately, so taking these steps back feels like the only way we can get our minds back, at least right now.
Thank you so much 🙏 I've really focused on disconnecting from my phone when I get home at the end of the day, and it's amazing how simply putting it away or ‘to bed’ as you put it helps ! 💐
This is such a fabulous piece Emily, a real joy to read. I think we all need a little more bloomscrolling
Thank you Louise 💐 we really do 🙏
This is great Emily 🥰 and I was actually really chuffed to discover that I've already made a lot of the suggested adaptations and changes over the last year or so. Which was great to notice, recognise and take a little time to congratulate myself for! 👏🤓🎉
Thank you so much Eva 🙂 that's really amazing, we are on the right track 💐💐
This was such a lovely read Emily. I would love bloomscrolling to be one of my intentions of 2026 as well. Thank you for recommending me in the letter as well. It is truly an honour!🥹🫶🏻
I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🙏I really loved writing this and thinking about my use of technology and how bloomscrolling could feature more 💐💐💐 thank you for always being part of my online garden !
Thank you so much Emily for mentioning my writing. 💕I love the idea of Bloom
Scroll, such a positive way of seeing social media ✨🌱
You are so welcome, your writing is a key part of my bloom-scrolling 💐