Congrats! I’m wondering if you find the addiction has now just migrated over to other apps / online spaces? I haven’t had Instagram on my phone for a while but I find myself constantly refreshing my email, so lame! And now with Substack, since my page started getting much more attention, I feel addicted to checking my notifications on here. It at least feels better to be addicted to this app because when I go on I’ll get distracted by some long form article about something usually pretty interesting. But still, the addiction is so real and has just transferred over.
At first, yes. Same with email, and I would check the weather 10x a day 🤪
First, I set up limits on my phone for email so I could only check 5 times a day. That was a huge help in just retraining the habit.
the issue wasn't just Instagram. Meta probably got me hooked on the dopamine but that craving didn't go away just bc the app was gone.
I really had to create routines and habits offline. It's why I made the detox course (Rewire your Habits) bc it's mirrored after my experience and how I rebuilt my life.
It's work but so so rewarding. I do not crave the "scroll" or the "dopamine thrill" like I did before. I strictly use my phone as a tool.
I deleted IG four years ago! And then recently I deleted YT on my phone because I kept watching too many shorts. I'm like, this is also social media. And now I am annoyed at Substack because it is and isn't social media! LinkedIn unfortunately will see me till my death or if I win the lottery.
Congrats! I’m wondering if you find the addiction has now just migrated over to other apps / online spaces? I haven’t had Instagram on my phone for a while but I find myself constantly refreshing my email, so lame! And now with Substack, since my page started getting much more attention, I feel addicted to checking my notifications on here. It at least feels better to be addicted to this app because when I go on I’ll get distracted by some long form article about something usually pretty interesting. But still, the addiction is so real and has just transferred over.
At first, yes. Same with email, and I would check the weather 10x a day 🤪
First, I set up limits on my phone for email so I could only check 5 times a day. That was a huge help in just retraining the habit.
the issue wasn't just Instagram. Meta probably got me hooked on the dopamine but that craving didn't go away just bc the app was gone.
I really had to create routines and habits offline. It's why I made the detox course (Rewire your Habits) bc it's mirrored after my experience and how I rebuilt my life.
It's work but so so rewarding. I do not crave the "scroll" or the "dopamine thrill" like I did before. I strictly use my phone as a tool.
I deleted IG four years ago! And then recently I deleted YT on my phone because I kept watching too many shorts. I'm like, this is also social media. And now I am annoyed at Substack because it is and isn't social media! LinkedIn unfortunately will see me till my death or if I win the lottery.
Four years is incredible! You’ve got the right mentality. Clearly you use LinkedIn as a tool! Altho fingers crossed on the lotto for you 🤪