Pinterest was the first “social media” app my parents let me use and it fueled my aesthetics addiction. From Harry Styles to photography and outfit inspiration, I have a board for everything. Personally, I’m a minimalistic person, so seeing clutter (even online) is a huge pet peeve. It becomes a waste of time to save pins that aren’t ever used in the future, so here are my tips on how to pinterest with purpose!
Create Boards for a Reason
Back in the old days, circa 2009, I must’ve had about fifty different boards for no reason. I saved photos of cute kittens, weird watch faces, and I had a whole board dedicated to polka dotted outfits. Now, if these boards are your vibe, then hey, you do you. But for me they served no purpose and cluttered my pinterest feed. Over time I learned to only create boards for specific reasons, such as future events. Now, most of my boards are fashion, holiday decorations, and recipes that I want to try.
Follow Through
It’s easy to see a pin and immediately think to yourself, “I HAVE to try this!” but it’s time to be practical. Are you really going to have time to bake a thirteen layer red velvet cake in your communal kitchen amidst your five college classes? Probably not. Only save pins that you truly believe you will act on later, then act on it.
The Purpose Doesn’t have to be Physical
Remember how I said to create boards for a reason? That includes specific things you want to try, but you can also curate your aesthetic on pinterest for future use. This doesn’t mean you print out every image that you fall in love with, but it can help you explore and learn a piece of your identity through your likes and dislikes.