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Delete the apps. I think out of sight, out of mind, is a good tactic. Isolate social media to one computer/tablet and then just keep limiting your time until yo

Delete the apps. I think out of sight, out of mind, is a good tactic. Isolate social media to one computer/tablet and then just keep limiting your time until you're using it less, and less. Getting the apps out of reach was a big first step for me.

trentprynn 5y ago
I’d go one step further and recommend actually deleting the account — non-binding actions such as temporary app removal (in my experience) have not worked. If I want to stop doing something it’s always been helpful to me to have some sort of “committing” action attached edit: this is if the goal is full stoppage — limitation based goals have always been very difficult for me
HalcyonicStorm 5y ago
This also worked for me. I deleted the Instagram app from my phone. If I want to see it, I can look at it from the phone browser. The experience is just barely not smooth enough to break the addiction. I also keep the Nintendo Switch nearby. I've come to allow myself to take breaks, and I play Dead Cells for a level. Its the perfect amount of time to rest while also not completely losing context. The other thing is that regular exercise for an hour everyday seems to improve my social media addiction. I feel better overall so I don't need the hit from social media.