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This story covers how Mindless social media scrolling, especially short videos, can steal hours from productive days. Students are particularly vulnerable, often spending over 5 hours daily on these platforms, impacting our productivity.
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Social media is addictive because its design triggers dopamine, the brain's reward hormone. This makes us feel good and crave more, leading to procrastination and unproductive habits if not used wisely.
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Professor at Howard Law School stated that if something is free online, you’re the product. Big tech makes platforms addictive to maximize your time for ads, with the $600 billion ad market growing 11.8% in 2024.
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You will find multiple ways to tackle your mindless scrolling on the internet. But here are some of the most effective solutions. These solutions are given not by any random but by some ex-employees of various tech giants.
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One of the most effective methods for reducing your screen time is creating a busy schedule. Where you limit your mindless scrolling to not more than 2 hours.
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Grayscale turns your phone’s display colorless, reducing the appeal of vibrant social media app logos designed to attract you. This helps minimize the urge to constantly check apps.
Social media can be powerful but addictive. Mindful, limited use is more beneficial. Employ strategies to manage your time and reduce mindless scrolling for a more productive day.