How to stop doomscrolling and reclaim your well-being
What does doomscrolling mean?
Why do we fall into doomscrolling?
Negative effects of doomscrolling
How to stop this habit
Why is it important to limit doomscrolling?
Doomscrolling is a compulsive habit that involves spending long periods scrolling through the screen, consuming negative news non-stop. This behavior increases anxiety, stress, and affects your ability to concentrate and emotional well-being.
Our brain is wired to pay special attention to negative news as a survival mechanism. Websites and social networks take advantage of this natural tendency by amplifying the consumption of alarming or dramatic content (source).
When you engage in doomscrolling, you significantly increase your stress, reduce your sleep quality, and weaken your ability to focus and be productive. This negatively impacts your physical health, emotional well-being, and overall performance.
Here are three effective techniques to reduce doomscrolling:
Reducing or quitting doomscrolling can quickly improve your mental health, increase your energy and focus, and provide you with more time for important tasks or enjoyable activities.
Take action today to protect your attention and emotional well-being, achieving a greater balance in your digital life.
- Set clear boundaries: Establish a limited amount of time per day for consuming news and strictly adhere to that limit.
- Reduce notifications: Silence unnecessary alerts that generate anxiety or the need to stay constantly updated.
- Take screen breaks: Use your time for relaxing activities such as reading, walking, or any offline activity you enjoy.