Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active
It’s common to end up on the couch for hours, mindlessly scrolling through feeds, which inevitably messes up your posture and, in the end, just ends up making you feel bad about yourself. Fortunately, there are several apps that encourage you to get up and move before you dive into social media. There’s even one that literally has you go outside and touch grass before you can scroll TikTok or Instagram.
- ▪It’s common to end up on the couch for hours, mindlessly scrolling through feeds, which inevitably messes up your posture and, in the end, just ends up making you feel bad about yourself.
- ▪Fortunately, there are several apps that encourage you to get up and move before you dive into social media.
- ▪There’s even one that literally has you go outside and touch grass before you can scroll TikTok or Instagram.
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Doomscrolling can be addictive. It’s common to end up on the couch for hours, mindlessly scrolling through feeds, which inevitably messes up your posture and, in the end, just ends up making you feel bad about yourself. Your eyes definitely don’t like it, either. Fortunately, there are several apps that encourage you to get up and move before you dive into social media. There’s even one that literally has you go outside and touch grass before you can scroll TikTok or Instagram. So, if you’re looking to cut back on screen time and be a little more active, here’s a roundup of some apps that can help. Digital Carrot Image Credits:Digital Carrot Digital Carrot blocks distracting apps, websites and games until you meet your daily fitness, productivity or screen time goals.
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