How to Stop Doomscrolling (And What to Do Instead!)

Have you been thinking "Why can't I stop scrolling?" and want to know how to stop doomscrolling? This video tells you about the psychology behind your doomscrolling habits, it gives you 10 practical tips on digital detox and helps you break your social media addiction. This is Episode 3 of a 5-part digital habits series where it guides viewers to reflect on their unhealthy doomscrolling and social media habits and serves as the first step for positive change.
Special thanks to Dr. Siddharth for consulting us on the script during our writing process. Be sure to check out his Youtube channel @Sidwarrier and Instagram: / thesidwarrier !
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About the series:
We always talk about our physical habits: like staying hydrated, eating healthy, and exercising. But what about our digital habits? How much time we spend on our phones, how we use them, and our relationship with them has quietly become one of the biggest forces shaping our minds.
This series explores those hidden habits, from doomscrolling to dwindling attention spans, and helps you see how they affect your mental health, focus, and creativity. Viewers will gain a better understanding of how their digital habits impact their mental health, and how to break free. It’s a guide to escape from old unhealthy digital habits that deteriorate your well-being, and start building a healthier relationship with the online world and your own digital gadgets.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:57 Why we doomscroll?
02:11 The 5 minute interrupt
02:25 Curate your scroll
02:43 Phone a friend
02:58 Make your phone slightly annoying
03:11 Move
03:25 Create something
03:42 Breathe
03:55 Listen instead
04:06 Set a phone bedtime
04:21 Do that thing you've been avoiding
04:35 Final thoughts
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis video explores the phenomenon of \"doom scrolling\"—the compulsive act of scrolling through negative news and content—and explains why it happens. It emphasizes that this habit is driven by addictive platform algorithms and human negativity bias rather than a lack of willpower, providing ten practical, science-backed strategies to break the cycle and reclaim mental peace.
