Addicted to Instagram? Try this Productivity Hack (for IPhone Users)
If you’re like me, you catch yourself mindlessly scrolling on certain social media platforms. I have addictive tendencies. After mindlessly scrolling, you have little to no sense of time. You look up and 3 hours have passed and you’ve ignored all your other responsibilities. You got distracted 😢.
When you can’t sleep, you tend to check your phone. Going on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok can worsen your sleeping habits. The blue light +content action keeps you up late at night. It’s a bad cycle.
The first thing I used to when I woke up was check my phone is bed, Mindlessly scrolling on Instagram anywhere between 5 minutes -2hours. I would dread going to work and I would use Instagram as an escape. It was unproductive and I would feel guilty about being late (still sometime I’m working on).
Social Media can alter your mood in a negative way. Instagram is a highlight reel and humans have a tendency to compare. We need to limit our usage and consciously consume this content.
Here’s what you can do to limit your app usage on apps you’re addicted to!
TIP #1 DOWNTIME
Go to settings
Setting-> Screen Time
Go to downtime
Settings-> “Screen Time” -> “Down Time”
Downtime
This one is customizable to your lifestyle. This prevents me getting sucked into something I shouldn’t be doing. In reality, I should be sleeping. “Nothing ever good happens after 2am!!” (HIMYM reference)
What if there’s an app I need at all times, even during downtime?
Sometimes I use my meditation app, before I sleep.
These are my apps i need at all times
Dare to share yours?
TIP #2- APP LIMITS
Check how much time you spend on CeRtain apps
What app do you use most?
and how long do you use it for? Comment down below!
Set Apps limits for apps your addicted to
1. Go Back to “Screen Time” -> “App Limits”
2. Choose a time relative how much you usually spend on the app. Choose a time limit that is ideal
Add Limit
Click on what you’re addicted to.
Go back, adjust, and reduce it if you can. Test yourself to go lower.
Comment down below! What do you think? Did it help?
What apps are you addicted to?
I dare you write how long you spend on social media.