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I used to open Instagram before I even opened my eyes.
That morning scroll turned into 45 minutes of reels, TikToks, random tweets, and a lingering sense of… emptiness. My brain felt full but unfocused. One day, I tried something simple — and everything shifted.
What I Changed (The Reset Moment)
I created a rule: No scrolling for the first hour of the day.
No apps, no news, no inbox, no feed. Just me, my thoughts, and a calm start.
Instead of picking up my phone, I made tea. I stretched. I journaled two lines. That’s it.
It wasn’t a massive lifestyle overhaul. It was just one hour. But it broke the auto-scroll loop I didn’t even realize I was trapped in.
Why Doomscrolling Habit Helped Me
Before, my brain started each day in reaction mode. I’d go from reel to email to DM — and suddenly, my energy was gone before breakfast.
After the shift, I noticed I had more clarity and less background anxiety.
That “fog” in my head started to lift. I felt more in control of what got my attention, instead of feeding it to the loudest app.
The first hour shaped the rest of the day. And it started by reclaiming it.
How You Can Try Doomscrolling Habit Today
Want to try it? Here’s your challenge:
The 1-Hour No-Input Morning
For the next 2 days, avoid any form of input for the first 60 minutes.
No feeds. No scrolling. No content. Just quiet time, or something low-stimulus like walking, journaling, or sipping coffee while looking out the window.
Bonus Tip:
- Use your phone’s “Focus” or “Downtime” setting to block social apps until a set time.
- Prep a paper notebook the night before so you don’t reach for your phone out of boredom.
“You won’t miss it until you stop needing it.” — Daily Mind Boost
Conclusion
You don’t have to quit tech. Just pause more often.
This tiny reset helped me reclaim focus from the grip of endless content. And the beauty is — you can try it tomorrow.
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