Doom scrolling is when you find yourself going down the rabbit hole while on social media. Merriam Webster says "doomscrolling and doomsurfing are new terms referring to the tendency to continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening, or depressing." Don't beat yourself up about it because we've all done it. But it's best if we stay away from it. Negative thoughts beget negative thoughts. We want positivity!
First, ask yourself why are you scrolling? Always scroll with intention.
Second, ask how are you scrolling? Are you someone who likes to post a lot and interact or are you a lurker that likes to witness? Knowing the difference can make you more aware of your usage.
Another option? Making an “App Jail” for apps that are more addicting than others. To create an app jail, put all the social media apps you spend the most time on in one folder. Add a one minute timer to each app. When the minute is up, it’s time to close that app.
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