How To Stop Doom Scrolling

Your phone should provide as little distraction as possible. A few systems to help you stop a phone addiction:

• Don't look at your screen immediately after waking up. Use an analog alarm and keep your phone on the other side of the room.

Set a timer on your watch or phone, to limit the amount of time you spend on social media. Choose a limit depending on the severity of your addiction – say an hour a day, which equates to seven hours per week – and whenever you check your accounts, start your timer going. When you reach your limi...

As best as you can, set up a work environment that encourages doing one task at a time. Even doing one task for five minutes can be beneficial:

• Actively resist the urge to check social media while you are busy with a task. You may have to install anti-distraction app...