Instagram inspiration: Make your screen time productive

If you are tired of seeing the same kind of content on Instagram day in and day out or frustrated by influencers who seem to have it all, it’s time to rethink who you are following and what kind of content you are consuming. Instagram can be a vortex of random content that does nothing to stimulate and inspire you but by choosing the right kind of content, you can use it to your advantage. Here are seven pages to follow that can motivate you to make lifestyle changes and become a smarter, happier version of yourself.

Sarita Walsh

This page is pleasing to the eye with its mostly black and white aesthetics. Coach and mentor Sarita Walsh offers nuggets of wisdom that you have forgotten or pushed to the back of your minds. It inspires you to become a better version of yourself. Embracing principles from science, Eastern philosophy, and nature, Walsh dishes out gentle reminders of how you can live a simple, stress-free life.

Design Boom

Proclaimed as the world’s first online magazine, established in 1999, Design Bloom is all about architecture, art, design, and technology. The posts are stunning, sparking creativity and visual delight. There are gorgeous photos of buildings, interiors, and products. The page also features the latest news, trends, and innovations in the design world. With over 4.1 million followers, this page is all you need to stay updated on the architecture trends and styles.

Made by Nelson

Artist and designer, Nelson Cash, shares his illustrations with his followers through his Instagram page Made by Nelson. And this is such a happy page. It’s filled with colorful illustrations coupled with cute messages to make your day. Cash often collaborates with other artists and brands, and his work has been featured in publications like The New York Times and Wired. We recommend you pick a random one each day and let the philosophy of the illustration be your guide.

Megha Theeng

Her bio on Instagram says she’s a scientist and immediately below it reads ‘not a scientist’. It’s hilarious and shows Megha Theeng’s witty side. This perhaps 20 something girl from Darjeeling who lives in Siliguri is refreshing and makes content that will having you laughing out loud. She recently hit 100,000 subscribers on Instagram. There are only 359 posts so far but if you haven’t discovered yet, you are in for a treat. Her accent makes her endearing and she keeps it very, very real.

Inquisitive Bookworm

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of pages on Instagram dedicated to books and reading. We, at ApEx, like quite a few including but not limited to paperbackanddaisies, nonauppal, Sonali’s Book Club, and Penguin India. But the Inquisitive Bookworm has our heart. Each post is beautifully designed and shot. The book recommendations are also great. We have discovered new authors and titles from this page. All in all, it’s a fantastic page to follow if you want to be inspired to read more.

Quoting Literature

This page provides quotes from books and authors. Following this page is a neat little hack for appearing well read and fueling your mind with different author’s wit and wisdom. The admin posts something every day so there will be no dearth of content. From Albert Camus to Haruki Murakami, you will find a lot of inspiration in Quoting Literature. Our favorite is a quote by Henry Miller. It goes: The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.

Gree Yogabhyasi

Greesha Dhingra is a holistic yoga educator who teaches yoga and life skills through her Instagram page. She inspires you to do the right thing, take care of your body, and be in tune with your higher self. If you are spiritually inclined or want to get started on your spiritual journey, this is a great page to follow. You will get to learn about meditation, ayurveda, and eating well. She offers a holistic approach to wellbeing that you can learn and follow.