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How to stop doomscrolling and reclaim your brain

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Transform Your Focus: Reconnect Beyond the Screen

Constant phone use, especially mindless scrolling, can detract from meaningful human connections, as exemplified by the disconnection felt between a parent and child. The compulsion to engage with negative news feeds can amplify anxiety and diminish the quality of personal relationships. Acknowledging this detrimental cycle is crucial for breaking the habit and regaining control over device use. Phones and their applications fragment our attention, leading to rapid shifts in focus that disrupt deep engagement. To foster healthier relationships and a balanced life, conscious efforts are needed to mitigate screen time and restore the value of direct human interaction.

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