I spend too much time scrolling through social media and it’s a big distraction to productivity. I’ve tried putting timers and removing the apps from my Home Screen but it’s too easy to use them. Anyone successfully cut back on their social media time?

likefunny
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Putting my phone in a different room always helps

like

I will have to try that. Just completely remove the temptation.

Turn notifications off. Put your phone on DoNotdisturb. If you have kids, you can set for only emergency numbers ( my phone also has on option for multiple tries in 3 min from the same number).

Realize it's an addition. Cold turkey works best.
1. Is there anything you legit have to check during work hours? If not, put your phone out of sight, sound off.
2. If you really have no control, Delete all doom scroll apps from your phone. (It's why flip phones are in... you can text and call and that's it) You can check them at home on a computer or tablet.
3. Being not Connected will feel scary at first. Acknowledge it, expect it. Then get busy.
4. If you use your phone as a clock and alarm. Wear a smart watch instead. If just for a clock any watch will do.

Commit to 30 days. It tKes that long to solidify a new habit. Pick a reward for yourself.

like

The weird part is it’s not even driven by notifications. The next thing I know I’m in the app scrolling. I probably do have to just delete the apps and go cold turkey.

Every time you touch your phone, say “oh so I’m going to take a break and not get any work done right now”

like

Brick!

likesmart

Yeah I use an app called OneSec that’s helpful. It makes you wait before opening apps you define as distracting and you have to select how much time you want to spend on each app, after which it does another intervention.

like

No! Mine has only increased since I retired earlier this month. 😬

Never used my phone during work unless it was another school calling for something or my kids texting me when they were in high school lol

like

Get a real hobby that you enjoy that’s away from anything that has a screen. Even better if the hobby requires you to be physically disabled from answering a phone call. The more dangerous the better, seriously.

like

This - and preferably a hobby with people. I usually feel bad if I am on my phone when I am with people 😅

Turn off social media altogether or make it inaccessible on any work station that you do work from.

like

Remove the apps!! Add them only one day a week. Repeat to yourself you are NOT missing anything.

Your dopamine is depleted and need to find other activities to restore its capacity. Find another hobby, learning app, you can go to to replace the social media app default move.

like

Are you married?
Have kids?
If not, as ppl mentioned, find a hobby. Join a gym, learn to cook from a cookbook.

Life is passing by and your too worried about someone elses life than your own

like

I have a ton of hobbies and a lot going on in life. I don’t use the apps at all outside of work hours. It’s just something I do during the workday that distracts me.

Brick is such a helpful tool. I’ve cut hours…weeks maybe…of social media time with it.

like

Check out the Light Phone III or II.. a very basic phone, no apps just the basics

like

Think about all that money being made by those tech companies while you are on social media wasting your wonderful youth. Just put it down already... it is not that important...your life is...

like

Between the social media companies and the dumb influencers that get paid a ton to put out garbage content, that should be enough to make me not want to be their product!!

Change your phone to grayscale. It is infinitely more boring and you’ll naturally stop scrolling

like

I like that. Creative idea.

I turn my plan on airplane mode, that way I don't get notifications, and put the phone in a different room.

I give my wife my iPhone on weekdays because she is an Imagineer.

Delete the apps

Delete it or just don’t get on it, I don’t really understand the need for a big solution. You know it’s a problem, so stop it

Not saying you delete your social accounts but what if you delete the app from your phone? Then you wouldn’t be so inclined to tapping/clicking on it. Or, I don’t know what kind of phone u have but turning off notifications and hiding the app might help

Go cold turkey. That's an addiction and you have to cut back to be able to enjoy it later.

I did a 6 month cleanse, might do that again.

I'm an info addict, so social media gets my attention that way. I need to know everything, learn new things. I learnd that's the point of my addiction.

Other solutions:

Appblocker to block you from using the apps completely. Mine gives me 5 min every 120 min max and blocks both apps and websites.

Keep your phone away from your work environment if you're at home keep it in another room completely.

Delete the apps, only use them on web. It actually helps

I truly agree it is an addiction. It’s something that really takes an intention to stop. Great tips. Maybe I’ll try a cleanse and see how it goes from there. I often do that while on a trip and it’s amazing how much happier I am not being in social media.

Related Posts

EY folks - How hard is it to change service lines at the manager level?

like

Anyone in the New York area going to the Seiko 5 Sports x Worn & Wound 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Launch Party??

like

LTI-Larsen & Toubro Infotech is Hiring
*DM your EMAILID with JOBID to Apply*
All LTI Location!!

Post Photo

So recently my SO has been accusing me of being in control of when we are intimate (sex and cuddling). She says that every time she wants to I say no - and whenever I want to - she says yes. So it's by default doing whatever I want when I want. It's a gross exaggeration of what's happening - but does anyone ever deal with something like this? How do you say no to something like that - without your partner thinking you're just looking out for yourself or you're controlling?

like

I have been job searching (currently unemployed) for 5 months now and am emotionally drained from doing on average 6-8 interviews a week now. Made it to the final rounds to a couple but ended up getting ghosted after or was not offered the job. Advice on how to stay positive? I’m not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel atm

likeuplifting

I currently work for a private automotive service company with a little over 6000 employees. I am in the treasury department, working as a cash and liquidity analyst. I have my MBA in management from a small college and two years of experience. I’m trying to figure out what would be a good salary for my experience and education.

like

I recently made the switch to a fully remote Sr IA role. As a new hire, my manager asked me to come up with some measurable and quantifiable performance goals for the next 6 months, as well as a stretch goal. Does anyone have any suggestions? I appreciate the help.

like

I have been giving a few interviews lately and every Company is asking me to confirm if i can get my NP reduced from 90 Days to 45 or 60 Days. I'm still under probation but assigned to a Project already. Should I ask my Account Manager and HR about it or its unethical to do so. Am i making a mistake to ask and confirm about NP even before my offer letter or its ok to just enquire what's the process and possibility to reduce NP as we have buyout option too.

like

Any top tips for a systems design interview? Thanks in advance

helpful

I need a referal for Devops Engineer role in SAP LABS, can anyone help me on this?

SAP

like

Anyone joining on 22nd or 16th August received any onboarding email for day-1 ?

like

Who else is constantly given briefs with influencers baked in as a key component of the solution?

Hi All
Am looking for job change in recruitment. I have 9.4yrs of experience in IT RECRUITMENT and in Talent acquisition,I have 3yrs of experience. Kindly refer me

Anyone on here working/worked at Moderna Norwood location? What are you experiences and do you recommend? Are there any “buts” or red flags?

like

Bain & Company I’m a PhD student looking to start in consulting and am looking to connect with other PhD/ADP consultants that went into consulting to learn more about the experience and how to prep for case interviews coming from a non-business background. Especially looking for advice on McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain & Company

like

Was scrolling through linkedin posts and saw EYGDS opened one more ofc in Kolkata and the interior and location is too good.
Why Deloitte acquired a 2 decade old Technopolis building in Kolkata!?!? 😐😏

likefunny

Employees at TCS took this line seriously 😹.
After getting mails of working from office.
Putting papers and more are searching for new companies.
Attrition rise to 21.5+
Will increase more...

2025 only 25% in office wali scheme ka kya hua 🙌
25 din me paisa double wali scheme nikali ye to 😹

Post Photo
funnylikesmart

9 years at the firm, 3 as a manager and I just broke $100k in the Northeast region. Maybe it's time to explore my options.

like

Best neighborhoods to rent in SF under $4k a month? Debating Marina, Pac Heights, Hayes Valley, Russian Hill but open to all suggestions. 24M and single, looking for low crime areas with access to restaurants, bars, things to do, etc

like

Additional Posts in The Worklife Bowl

Any recommendations for good country music like Chris Stapleton?

like

Why are some people (employees, not companies) hell bent on getting everyone back to the office?
Looking for excuses to avoid going in anytime soon

like

Anyone want to buy a lot of crude with me

Post Photo
likefunny

I’m considering straightening my teeth. What are your experiences with Invisalign vs. Smile Direct vs. other options? Any big differentiators?

like

Is the amazon application status of active vs archived (not in consideration) accurate?

like

Seems that the vaccine that usually takes more than 10 years to develop, test for side effects and go through the regulation process is being very fast tracked to roll out - which is a super great thing to potentially eradicate the virus. on the other side of the spectrum, people with life sciences n healthcare insights, how reliable and safe would you say vaccine (being fast tracked) is...?

smartfunny

Do you pay your credit cards in full every month?

I ask because I’ve let my credit spending get a bit lax since moving and adopting a puppy recently, so I haven’t been paying them off in full every month like I used to (though still well above the minimum payment, and keeping utilization at 30% or under). It got me thinking about how many people adhere to this advice.

like

What career advice would you give to a 25 year old? Recently got diagnosed with a lifelong disability and it’s really made me contemplate what’s most important to me in terms of my job and how I’m ever going to “make it” in my career with a debilitating condition… or whether I even want to, for that matter. I used to be really ambitious and now all I want is to live well and put my health first

like
likehelpful

So recently my SO has been accusing me of being in control of when we are intimate (sex and cuddling). She says that every time she wants to I say no - and whenever I want to - she says yes. So it's by default doing whatever I want when I want. It's a gross exaggeration of what's happening - but does anyone ever deal with something like this? How do you say no to something like that - without your partner thinking you're just looking out for yourself or you're controlling?

like

I have been job searching (currently unemployed) for 5 months now and am emotionally drained from doing on average 6-8 interviews a week now. Made it to the final rounds to a couple but ended up getting ghosted after or was not offered the job. Advice on how to stay positive? I’m not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel atm

likeuplifting

I currently work for a private automotive service company with a little over 6000 employees. I am in the treasury department, working as a cash and liquidity analyst. I have my MBA in management from a small college and two years of experience. I’m trying to figure out what would be a good salary for my experience and education.

like

Any non-fiction book recommendations? I normally don’t like NF but recently read Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and loved the style/pace. Any similar recs?

like

When will this be over?

likesmart

I am not sure who needs to hear this but exactly one year ago, I was at my lowest point in life. Today, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. Life has truly been a rollercoaster these past few years for me.

I am sharing this to tell you that no matter what you’re feeling right now, it won’t last. Even the happiness I feel right now, I’ve had that stripped from me multiple times. That is LIFE. We have the good and the bad.

Hang in there if times are bad. If things are good, prepare to lose it too.

likeupliftinghelpful

Me throughout this period

Post Photo
like

Can everyone share something happy? I feel like I’m going to explode

likesmarthelpful

Fully vaxxed, tested positive for COVID today. No severe symptoms but symptoms still exist, nonetheless, and they are absolutely no fun.

This sh is for real, please take it seriously. Wish you all the best of health.

likeuplifting

Is anyone’s company offering to pay portion of your rent as home office expense? Especially if company is no longer paying for commercial office space?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal