Quit Doomscrolling With These 5 Effective Tech Gadgets and Apps

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If you regularly catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through apps on your phone, it’s easy to get caught up and not realize how much time you waste on them. Sometimes having app-blocking controls and time limits can be useful, especially if you don’t want distractions while you complete a task. Plus, excessive screen time can cause eye strain, so limiting app usage will have more than one noticeable benefit.

To avoid mindlessly scrolling (or doomscrolling) through social media apps like TikTok and Instagram, we’ve experimented with and found some great screentime-blocking gadgets and apps. Try using these devices to give yourself a break from your phone and focus on

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