How to stop doomscrolling? Not necessarily by trying to stop scrolling

Doomscrolling can be defined as the compulsive and purposeless browsing of online content that compromises our well-being.
While often associated with negative content, compulsive and purposeless browsing of non-negative content can also compromise our well-being.
Scrolling doesn’t have to be mindless, though.
To determine whether our screen time compromises our well-being—or not—, we can ask ourselves, “How much of that time is actually invested in something lasting that transcends this specific moment of use?“.
Doomscrolling is often driven by restlessness we try to appease.
While the causes of restlessness may vary, stress, boredom, and a sense of meaninglessness are likely common.
We can try limiting our doomscrolling, but without addressing the underlying causes, these limits are unlikely to hold for long.
A more sustainable way to reduce doomscrolling is to find a meaningful activity to relieve stress and counter its grip, embrace boredom and meaninglessness to loosen it—or both.
The first can be achieved through all hobbies, and the second through hobbies like meditation and niksen.
Hobbies can help us reduce doomscrolling, and make our screen time more intentional and purposeful—transcending the moment of use and supporting our well-being.
Many hobbies can be pursued through smartphones, channeling our bad habits to a better cause.

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