Unplug to Unwind: Actionable Tips to Swap Mindless Scrolling for True Relaxation
Ditch mindless scrolling with tips from digital wellness experts to reclaim your time and improve mental well-being.
By: AAKRITI SANGHI
You are tired after a long, gruelling day at work. You lack the motivation to do anything. You just want to put your feet up and unwind. What do you do?
Spend hours scrolling through your phone till it's way past your bedtime?
Now, there's nothing wrong with wanting a dose of entertainment at the end of the day that allows you to shut your brain off for some time.
...not until you're caught in this loop day after day, unable to spend your free time doing anything else, even though you would like to.
If you've been here, you likely also know how hard it is to break out of the loop. Even if you manage to resist it for one day, the next day often sees you free-falling into the abyss of your social media feeds.
Chances are also high that you stumbled upon this article while casually scrolling through social media, not intentionally seeking advice on how to break free from the loop.
Why Can't You Resist Mindless Scrolling? Read here.
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