Phone Time

2 years ago by Maven (famous) to c/comicstrips

BeatTakeshi 19 points 2 years ago

Seriously though how do you break this habit?

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Sidhean 14 points 2 years ago

Reddit imploded is how. I got handed an out, and I took it. Good luck to you.

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grrgyle 9 points 2 years ago

Lemmy has dragged me back in. I'm literally in the last panel of this comic now.

But on the plus side, I just got a notification from my app blocker that I'll get kicked out in 3 minutes. Moral of the story is don't rely on will power I guess

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Maven 9 points 2 years ago

This comment is just to test if you're still doomscrolling.

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Apprehensive_Crab 7 points 2 years ago

I set my phone display settings to black and white. It gives your brain less of a dopamine hit when you look at your phone so you won’t be as addicted to it. It works wonders for my screen time

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Katana314 6 points 2 years ago

Ask yourself directly, as a matter of reflex; “What is it I hope to get out of my phone?” when you reflexively take it out.

Also, commonly ask yourself “What would I like to do today?” Whether that’s something enjoyable for yourself, or an important task. It’s difficult to realize that while many tasks take some planning and commitment, there’s plenty of time in the day to get them done if you can work past the stress of starting.

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lessthanluigi 6 points 2 years ago

What helps me at times is just straight up shutting off my phone, and putting it away (mainly in a Faraday bag).

Also realizing that a lot of smartphone app UIs is meant to keep the user on the app for as long as possible.

Think of turning off your phone like winning a fight against evil corporations.

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phoneymouse 3 points 2 years ago
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intensely_human 3 points 2 years ago

A little bit at a time. Also replace it actively with some other habit.

Maybe get a kindle and read books at night. Slightly different while still keeping the same physical habit.

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Matriks404 1 point 2 years ago
  1. Do you have anything productive to do on your phone? If not go to step 2.

  2. Stop using it.

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RecluseRamble 1 point 2 years ago

Know about it. Then look for it in others. Make yourself disgusted by it. Look in the mirror. That probably won't break the habit but you'll hate yourself a little more.

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RaoulDook 1 point 2 years ago

I don't have that habit, because phones are not interesting enough for me to stare at all day. Why in the whole amazing world would I want to limit my perspective to such a tiny screen? I have 4 computer monitors to look at instead!

How to break that habit? Stop carrying your phone around. Put it down in a resting place that is suitable for it to alert you as needed and go about your day doing other things. You might need to find some other things to do. I don't keep my phone in my pocket unless I'm traveling somewhere on foot, or somewhere in public that I can't safely set it down. It stays on a table or desk or whatever most of the time.

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return2ozma 0 points 2 years ago

Read the book Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport

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EmasXP 14 points 2 years ago

This is me, right this moment. About to put the phone away. Any moment now. I promise.

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ripcord 4 points 2 years ago

Did you do it?

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cavveman 1 point 2 years ago

No answer so probably yes. Or battery died :-)

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EmasXP 1 point 2 years ago

I did! I feel proud of myself. Thank you for asking

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ripcord 1 point 2 years ago

Hurray!

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Blizzard 13 points 2 years ago

He should put it away and then instantly take it back.

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No_Money_Just_Change 7 points 2 years ago

I am in this picture and don't like it

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PenisDuckCuck9001 5 points 2 years ago

Has anyone tried just moving to the bigger screen? It's easy to doomscroll on a phone but when I have an entire KDE desktop in front of me, it just doesn't hit the same. Try browsing lemmy on your pc instead of phone. It feels nostalgic. Like 2000s forums where you'd post a computer question and everyone would call you gay. Now instead of gay being a bad thing there's femboys and it's amazing because all the nsfw content is better now.

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MystikIncarnate 2 points 2 years ago

What about second phone time?

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