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How to build happier scrolling habits
Counter the offline impacts of your online activities
If it’s making you more sedentary, find movement exercises you like. If it’s stopping you connecting offline, seek out groups to gather with in-person.
10 for 10
Spend 10 minutes on only one thing for 10 days. So that could be vintage fashion or plant-based recipes – the aim is to diversify your feed. You might find you want to spend more time on that, or you’re done by the time that challenge is finished.
Make it social
So much of our scrolling habits are solitary. Make yours a conversation starter or a shared learning space. Even share your feed with another person – you might be surprised by what they see that you don’t and how your feeds differ.
Create a journal to explore your online life
Write down how you wanted to spend your time and feel versus how you did. Note any discrepancies. Use that awareness to curate your feed and determine your boundaries.
Be more intentional
You have 5 minutes to scroll: how do you want to spend it?
Know that you’re in control
Part of healthy scrolling is choosing how you interact, who you let in, and knowing what you will and will not tolerate, and keeping these spaces safe for you and others.
Choose positive or hope-seeking content
Support what feels good to you.
This blog, by Claire Fitzsimmons, is inspired by her feature ‘Bloomscrolling’ in our May issue, in which you’ll find lots of inspiration and suggestions on ways to make your scrolling habits healthier, happier and more productive.
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