How to Stop Doom Scrolling | tips to break your social media addiction 📲

If doomscrolling on social media has become a mindless habit, it's time to check in with yourself and understand WHY you do it and HOW to break that habit. If social media has become unhealthy for your mental health, I hope you can take these tips to get off your phone & social media, and create new positive habits and boundaries for yourself. We've all been there, and it's a journey to come back to yourself—and your life. Sending love 🫶

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Disclaimer: This video is sponsored by BetterHelp.

[thewayofroses]

The thing that has helped me the most is instead of using my phone as my morning alarm, I bought an actual alarm clock that’s on the other side of my room so I have to get up and out of bed to turn it off. It’s really helped me to start my morning instead of spending 15 minutes in bed scrolling and then rushing around because now I’m late for work.

[Lill]

I recently started leaving a small notebook on my nightstand, in the spot my phone used to be. Now, the first thing I do after waking up is writing a page of things I am grateful for. This has entirely replaced my habit of scrolling social media first thing in the morning, and starts my day off in a much better way!

[giselle_granger]

**Summarisation of the video**

• _Swap out of your habit_
~be aware of when you're scrolling
~switch into a new frame of thinking

• _Out of sight, out of mind_
~put your phone away somewhere you cannot see it
~you can turn on silent mode (optional)
~focus on the situation

• _Set app limits_
~you can use downtime settings in iPhone (optional)

• _Delete apps that aren't serving you_
~apps that make you feel worse about yourself

• _Pinpoint the real issue_
~why do you scroll?
~do some shadow work

• _Cultivate more mindfulness and practice being present_
~snap yourself out of it
~meditating
~tuning into your 5 senses

_yk what.. go ahead and copy it_

[nataliesoutlet]

i love the way this was presented. I do my best on sundays to do a little social media detox, so so helpful

[gravitydrummer]

Perfect timing, Aileen! I've been scrolling a lot recently, several hours, and my life seemed to collapse. I didn't deal with my tasks, I didn't want to do anything, like I've lost all my motivation, and I just wanted to lay on the bed to scroll and scroll... This video helped with my awareness and the tips are great! Thank you!

[newimperative]

Firstly, I have to confess that I was so afraid to watch this video, knowing that I have social media addiction, I didn't want to face the reality and I was just living in a dreamy bubble. Finally, today I got the courage to dig deep into me. Sending you love too, Aileen.❤

[TheDarknightx]

A lot of times, social media is used to find social connection. People scroll a lot, but maybe they're hoping to interact with someone or some people.
If people build their relationships offline, they'd probably spend less time scrolling. Dinner, coffee, walks, just hanging out offline. If we make time for regular, fulfilling interactions with people who we want to be around, we'd probably find that social media isn't needed as much.

[ms.rivera]

Thank you for this. I no longer use most social media. I have come to the conclusion that “if it doesn’t make me money, I don’t need to use it daily.” The only app I use daily now is YouTube. And with YT, I am learning new things daily. I have uninstalled my other apps. They are not necessary for me to stay alive. I am a happier person.

[IS-LipsaBal]

She always uploads things I need the most at that time

[FutureFendiFsnista]

Another thing is swapping that time for a hobby that you can take with you. For example, reading a book, knitting, hand sewing, drawing, etc. Funnily enough, I wasn't allowed to have social media when I was a kid. Everyone i knew had Myspace and Facebook, but my mother always said no. Instead, I spent that time working on my hobbies instead. The more activities that you participate in, the less time you have to be on social media. I have since fallen off that wagon and I'm trying to get back on. This video was the perfect boost! Thank you 😊

[veganlunchmom]

Reading a good book feels better than scrolling. Or watching a good movie or show. And of course spending time with family playing board games.

[lwiener]

Over breakfast and coffee is the worst time. I spend way to long on social media when I want to do something else. Having a hard time with this, its robing me of my life!!

[karthikvijay]

I deleted Twitter, TikTok and Snapchat because it wasn’t something I needed. Although I have Instagram. I have set a limit for 1 hour and even if I go past that I’m intentional to use it less. A part of me wants to not have Instagram but it is also useful for staying informed of different events in college. I have noticed I also spend a lot of time on YouTube because I love watching my favorite YouTubers and sometimes limiting my YouTube time is the most challenging

[hannahkate]

I have time limits on some social media apps but would always click “ignore” when the limit popped up. Now, my partner set the time limit code so it’s removed the option to ignore for me. It’s really helped me be more mindful of my scrolling 👍🏻 great video!

[Alea_uncharted]

One thing that’s really helped me is adding the Screen Time widget to the page where I keep my social media apps (this may only apply to iPhones, idk if android phones have widgets). When it’s put right in front of me how many hours I’ve spent on my phone, it makes me second guess adding to it 😅

[MeditationWithAmber]

Oof, my brain felt screen sick just watching the intro! I really appreciate the nuanced discussion here and that you acknowledged that social media is designed to engage our attention. One thing that helped me stop doomscrolling is getting familiar with that yucky feeling (eye strain, slight nausea) so I can stop myself before it’s too late!

[lavieendaire]

ive been spiraling and been on a slump for a couple months now and ive been trying to break through it. i have been watching other self help videos to try to be productive but i wasn't succeeding. this video though is very insightful and are like tips that GETS me you know. especially, the affirmation part that i can do hard things! i feel like im already a better person. thanks always aileen!!! <3

[sewnbysara]

This was great I’ve been wasting hours on social media getting nothing done. You’ve given me the push I needed to delete the apps and stop scrolling thank you x

[sabistudiys]

Found myself doom scrolling later and remembered what you said, and remembered specifically “what am I avoiding, I can do hard things” literally stopped in my tracks and went back to studying! Thank you!❤

[mathildeblondelle]

I needed this tapping session! I am sorry you went through hard times with your parents. It really sucks to be hurt by the people we should be loved the most and should trust. I am glad that you found ways to forgive them, it gives me hope ❤ Thanks a lot for thus video 🥰