How to Limit Social Media and Internet Use

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Think about why you are constantly using the internet or social media.

   Are you bored? Is it for fun? Try to identify with whatever the reasoning may be.
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   Step 2: Consider your mental or emotional health that is at play as a result of too much social media use.

   Constant use of social media can cause psychological stress along with negative feelings of depression or jealousy of those around you. , Logging times can help you see how much time you are spending out of your day to visit certain sites.
   
   It can make you realize how much time you’re spending when you could be doing something better. , If you have tried all you can and still cannot change your habits, talk to someone about your problem.
   
   It’s better to deal with these things at first hand. , Start from most visited to least.
   
   Usually there are a couple sites you visit more often than others.
   
   For example, you might be more interested in your friends’ photos on Facebook rather than what they are talking about on Twitter. , Notifications always pop up, and always tempt you to go through a certain application on site for hours on end.
   
   The best idea would be to delete, ignore, or turn them off all together. , Getting rid of the problem is honestly the best solution.
   
   Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever (with an exception of some sites).
   
   You can even block the site/app on your browser or phone.
   
   And no, this doesn’t mean you should recreate another account or redownload the app. , Actually go to limit yourself on how often or how long you use social media and the internet.
   
   Time yourself for an hour a day, or set a timer.
   
   There are even website blocking applications available now.
   
   It can help you be more productive throughout the day. , Find what interests you.
   
   Find a new hobby.
   
   Whether it’s art, reading, writing, making music, sports, photography, etc.
   
   Start a better lifestyle.
   
   Try joining a gym or changing up eating habits.
   
   Help out the local community by volunteering.
   
   There is an endless list of options when it comes to finding something you like to do.
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   Step 3: Write down the dates and times you turn on your computer

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   Step 4: other device

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   Step 5: or when you log onto a website.

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   Step 6: Seek as much help as needed

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   Step 7: whether it is from a close relative/friend

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   Step 8: or even from a professional.

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   Step 9: Identify the common websites and forms of social media you use.

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    Step 10: Turn off cell phone and site notifications (Facebook notifications

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    Step 11: Get rid of counterproductive accounts (eg: Deactivate Facebook account

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    Step 12: delete Snapchat

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    Step 13: Set timeframes for internet and social media use (time yourself

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    Step 14: set a timer

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    Step 15: download website blocking applications

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    Step 16: Go out and find something else to do.

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