I came off social media 18 months ago after reading far too much research on what scrolling does to your focus, mood, and confidence.
Not ideal for someone who owns a digital marketing company… but honestly? Best thing I’ve done.
Now I only go on to post for myself or my clients, zero scrolling. The difference has been huge.
Clearer head.
Better focus.
Less comparison.
More creativity.
I help a lot of clients reduce their social media time too, and the benefits are always the same: more time, more clarity, less noise.
The first step?
Take the apps off your phone.
It creates friction so you’re not opening them on autopilot. In fact this step alone quite often makes people realise how their brain searches for the app when they pick up their phone.
Journal prompt:
“If I cut my scrolling in half, what would I get back time, energy, focus, confidence?”
If you want the truth, check your iPhone → Settings → Screen Time and see how many hours your apps are actually stealing 🫣.
Share the first thing that came up for you, if you’re comfortable to do so.