Simple steps on how to reduce social media addiction

Social media has in one way or the other caused more harm than good in the lives most of it’s users.

I wouldn’t want to take you through a debate on the advantages or disadvantages of social media. But, I will try to take you through the best ways to reduce your social media presence in other to reduce its addiction or possibly stop it totally if you can.

What is social media addiction?

I guess you might be thinking of what social media addiction could mean. You might be wondering if you’re affected by this term or not. The truth is that in one way or the other, you might be a victing.

By definition social media addiction refers to the problematic use of social media. It is a kind of behavioural addiction.

Such an addiction is characterized by the uncontrollable urge to use social media constantly throughout the day.

Being overly concerned with your social media presence and devoting a significantly large chunk of your time to social media denotes a social media addiction.

In this article, I will take you through 10 best ways to get rid of social media addiction and stand out doing other more important things.

Growing up, we didn’t even know what social media was, let alone how it plays such a big part in our adulthood now. If you feel you are becoming addicted to social media, don’t worry, there are steps you can take to beat your social media addiction.

In the past decade, social media has moved from our computer screens onto the screens of our handheld devices (phones, pods, and tablets).

With the flick of a finger we can upload photos directly from our phones onto our social media accounts, reply instantly to messages, or see what our families and friends have been up to.

With our mobiles always within arm’s reach, it can be super easy to become a little too engulfed with social media and it can negatively affect our relationships with others.

Some tips on how to gain control of your social media addiction.

• Turn off your notifications

• Limit yourself from chat forums

• Get a new hubby

• Spend more time with your family and friends

• Join social clubs

• Visit the gym

• Read your favorite books

• Watch more of movies

• Do your cooking yourself

• Avoid your bed when you’re not feeling sleepy

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