First and foremost, kill the biggest culprit. Social Media Apps. Only use social media in the browser or on a computer only.
Everybody knows these apps are designed to keep you glued to your screen. On an app, rewards are high and friction is low. However, using a mobile/computer browser offer considerable friction, and thus you can resist temptations more easily.
Delete the Instagram app and then use Instagram in a mobile browser. See the difference.
Maybe when you are going to be away from your PC for more than a day, it is okay to reinstall them.
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