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‘I deleted my Twitter account’: eight readers on how they avoid digital burnout (www.theguardian.com)

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‘I deleted my Twitter account’: eight readers on how they avoid digital burnout

Screen time can feel all-consuming. But there are ways to combat it. Guardian readers explain the rules, hobbies and habits that help them maintain healthy lives offline

I accidentally left my phone on Do Not Disturb – it was bliss!
I listen to podcasts while cleaning or knitting
I deleted my Twitter and Instagram accounts’
Leaving home without my phone feels almost mind-altering
My friend and I compare weekly screen time reports
Years ago, I began to phase out screens at home
I don’t take my phone into the bedroom
People buy me jigsaws for birthdays and Christmas

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

There was a moment in my life when I realized I was mentally burned out because when I read books, my brain couldn't create images anymore.

I analyzed my time and found myself in front of a screen almost all the time, without breaks. Due to my job, I'm already forced to be in front of two screens, so I started with my phone gradually, muting people on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter.

It wasn't enough, so I reduced my use of Facebook and only shared music videos on my profile. If I had any notifications upon entering, I paid attention to them at that moment. I abandoned Twitter a while ago, and I have no regrets.

Today, my phone doesn't emit any sound or show any lights unless someone calls me directly. I only use it for some recreational time that I deem worthwhile, and I check WhatsApp notifications when I plan to change the playlist I'm listening to.

I'm still somewhat mentally burned out, but I genuinely feel happier.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I deleted Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, and Tumbler. When I signed up for Lemmy, I only followed 10 communities, and if i want to follow another, I have to get rid of one I already follow. With the issues Lemmy has been having, makes it easy to not spend too much time doom scrolling too. Though I've limited myself to only 15 min, 2 or 3 times per day regardless.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Went on a 16 day screen fast years ago and felt great afterwards. Had the energy to do things and focus. I still got addicted to the internet again, however over the years the enticement it once had is nearly gone.

use Reddit for hobby related questions passively.
use Tumblr passively to look at art a few times a month.
use nitter passively a few times a month for artists and streamers and indie companies.
use some forums passively also a few times a month.
got rid of twitch because it got boring and hasn't improved since I got rid of it.
YouTube is the biggest sucker but my watch time is probably 2-3 hours compared to 14hrs a few years ago. Noticed that people are posting even less and most stuff I see is from 1 week–1 month-1 year ago. Actively staying off to get rid of the left over addiction and have an rss feed for any important stuff.
I started Mastodon and Lemmy last month. I use it everyday for less than an hour and post sporadically.