Social media addiction is a real problem, and it can be hard to resist the urge to go on social media. However, there are many productive and relaxing things you can do instead of spending time on social media. Here are some ideas from various sources:
- Read a book, blog, or article
- Write in a journal
- Draw or paint
- Learn a new language
- Attend a concert or find free concerts in your area
- Start a new hobby
- Go for a walk, hike, or bike ride
- Do yoga or meditate
- Organize your home or workspace
- Try a new recipe or cook something outside of your comfort zone
- Listen to music or make a music playlist
- Listen to a podcast
- Watch documentaries
- Unsubscribe from email promotional emails
- Plan a coffee date with a friend
- Delete photos from your camera roll
- Floss your teeth
- Go to bed early
- Take a nap
- Exercise
- Visit the farmer’s market
- Host a movie night
- Make a to-do list
- Meet up with an old friend
- Join a club
- Try learning a new language
- Free write
Remember, its great to have the intention to replace social media with other activities, but kicking a mindless scrolling habit is easier said than done. If you do happen to open one of your social media apps or want to spend a certain amount of time on them every day to keep up with things, simply set a timer for 15 minutes, or however long you want to spend on the app, and get off of it when the timers up. You can also use your phone as a kind of timer and have it let you know when your time on an app is up. Just dont fall into the trap of extending that time!
