I used to fail every single time I tried to quit.
I tried dopamine detoxes (lasted 2โ3 days).
I tried app blockers (found loopholes).
I even sent my screen time to a stranger online for accountability.
Nothing worked.
For 3 years I struggled. Always back to scrolling, TV shows, movies, YouTube. Always wasting hours.
But then, on January 16th, 2025, everything changed. That morning, I woke up and asked myself: โWhatโs so simple Iโd feel stupid if I couldnโt do it?โ
The rule I made was this:
- No short form content
- No TV shows
- No movies
Thatโs it. Just 3 rules. (the thing was I could still do everything else)
And since that day, Iโve been clean for 8 months straight.
My screen time dropped.
My schoolwork became easier.
I go outside more.
I feel wayyy happier.
Iโm actually able to do real deep work.
Hereโs the crazy part:
The most โstimulatingโ thing I do now is work on my business and listen to audiobooks.
And honestly, I love it nowโฆ
Since then Iโve even started helping others quit too. Iโve had clients save HOURS of valuable hours every single day.
And every time I see that Iโve been able to help them I get this nice tingling feeling inside of me because they donโt have to waste 3 years failing like I did.
If youโre still struggling, hereโs my advice:
You donโt need a perfect system. You donโt need app blockers or some extreme detox.
Just make your rules so simple that you canโt fail. For most people I would recommend just trying to go 14 days without scrolling thatโs itโฆ
Whenโs the last time you went even one day without scrolling?