I don’t remember exactly when this happened, but over the years, I’ve developed a habit of getting sucked into social media. Whenever I get a second off work or see a notification pop-up on my phone, I pick it up and get sucked into the world of doomscrolling.
Whether it’s X, Threads or Instagram, I find myself scrolling through mindless videos for hours at a stretch, especially before bed. It’s enjoyable in the moment, but I’m not proud of this habit. It wastes multiple hours and makes me more anxious.
I miss the feeling of calm that comes with being without a smartphone. And I’m not the only one. A Pew Research survey from 2024 found that 72% of US teens say they feel “peaceful” when they don’t have their smartphone, while 44% say it makes them anxious.
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