Stop Doom-Scrolling on Social Media When You Feel Stressed
Do this instead.
You feel exhausted and all you want is to relax. You grab your phone and start doom-scrolling, not knowing what you are looking for.
30 minutes pass and then the reminder pops up.
You have been using your phone for more than 30 minutes…
You feel numb and guilty for wasting your time on social media. The feeling of tiredness is still there, you feel passive and demotivated.
One thing is sure, scrolling on Instagram will not energize us after a tough day at work. So why are we still doing it?
Addiction and it's an easy way out of what is going on in your life. Scrolling on social media makes us more passive and increases the chance of depression studies show.
What you need after a stressful day is this:
Check In With Your Why
Why do you want to use social media? To connect with your friends, to get inspired and keep up to date with the newest trends? To express your emotions, thoughts and creativity?
Perfect — this is something you can do anytime during your day but not when you feel stressed.
