Meta defaults you to algorithmic feeds, but here's the thing: both Facebook and Instagram have chronological feed options that show fewer ads and zero suggested content. On Instagram, tap the word "Instagram" at the top of your screen. You'll see a dropdown menu: hit "Following." You're now seeing posts from people you actually follow, ordered by when they were posted. Minutes ago, not weeks. On Facebook, tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner. Same deal: you'll get options for which feed to view. Pick the chronological one and you're back to real-time content. This is where I do my actual engagement. 10 minutes a day on each platform, then I'm done. Everything else is noise. The chronological feed keeps it simple and honest. **click on each photo for where to find the Chronological feeds.

Instants just launched as a standalone app. No filters. No retouching. Images disappear after viewing, can be unsent before someone opens them, screenshots blocked by default. It's Instagram's Snapchat moment. And yeah, I made one because when Meta launches something new, we notice. But here's what I'm actually thinking: just because it's available doesn't mean it belongs in your ecosystem. Instants is designed for raw, unfiltered moments shared with Close Friends, and that's a real use case. But it's not the same as building an intentional content strategy that actually serves your business. Before you add another platform to maintain, ask: Is my audience actually there? Or am I adding another thing to manage out of FOMO? What platform are you considering removing instead of adding?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada 🇨🇦. In my upcoming book Redefining Showing Up: Your Permission Slip to Using Social Media on Your Terms I have included a chapter on mental health tips from the perspective of a social media strategist, yours truly. Please note I am not a therapist, just someone who has worked online for 14 years and has seen some horrendous behaviour 😳 so these are the steps I took to make my days easier. Social media is powerful. It connects, inspires, and builds opportunities you'd never have otherwise. But here's what nobody talks about: your feed is not a mirror of the world. It's a reflection of what you choose to let in. Most of us treat our feeds like they're fixed. Like we have to follow everyone who follows us, or engage with content that drains us "because it's part of the algorithm." That's not true. Your feed is the first line of defense for your mental health. Unfollow without guilt. If someone's posts consistently leave you drained, anxious, or comparing yourself, you don't owe them your attention. Dr. Sherry Pagoto, a behavioral scientist who studies social media and health, reminds us that the quality of what you consume matters just as much as the quantity. Follow for fuel, not friction. Seek out accounts that teach, inspire, or genuinely brighten your day. These are the people who make you feel more connected, confident, or creative—not "less than." This is the easiest mental health reset you can make today, and it takes maybe 10 minutes. Your move: Spend 15 minutes this week unfollowing three accounts that consistently leave you feeling heavy. Then follow one account that genuinely fuels you. Notice the shift. What's one account you've been meaning to unfollow but felt guilty about? 🤍

This came up in Skool Partners community today. Real talk, this one's for the quiet members and all the members who feel like something is missing. If you joined and then kind of... disappeared into the background, I'm not calling you out. I'm asking you in. I want this to be a community where everyone gets something useful out of being here. And if that's not happening for you, I'd rather know than guess. What's missing? What would make you actually want to open this app and jump in? Drop it below. Even a one-word answer helps.

First, I just want to say thank you. Genuinely. Being part of this community means more than you know, and I don't take it lightly that you're here. Now, a few things happening behind the scenes this week: 🗂️ The Classroom is getting a refresh. I'm organizing things so it's easier to find what you need — and I'm adding some new Templates and Checklists. While you're in there, don't forget that all the Monday Content Idea posts and all the Fast Fix Friday posts are already collected in one spot each. No more digging. 🙌 📣 Know someone who belongs here? We have a 40% affiliate commission when you refer someone who joins, and memberships are just $5/month (which also keeps the spammers out and the quality of conversation high). I would love to hit 100 members by summer, and honestly, with the people already in this room, I think we can do it. If someone comes to mind, send them our way. Thanks for being the kind of community worth growing.