Internet Addiction: what to do ?
- Engage in physical exercise.
- Set goals: Decide how much time you want to spend online each day
- Pay attention to the apps that consume most of your time without adding much value.
- Once you identify these activities, take steps to limit or eliminate them.
- Identify triggers that lead to excessive internet use
- Disable unnecessary notifications: Notifications can be a significant source of distraction.
- Practice digital detox: Abstain from using the internet entirely for a certain period, such as a day, a weekend, or a week.
- Modify your environment: Keep devices out of reach or in a common area instead of your personal space.
- Replace excessive internet use with books, puzzles, or other engaging activities.
- Explore healthier coping mechanisms to deal with these triggers
- Practice mindful phone usage: Before reaching for your phone, ask yourself if it's necessary or if you're just using it out of habit.