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How to stop doomscrolling | TechCrunch

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Like any bad habit, doomscrolling is hard to kick, but it’s not hopeless. We have some ideas about how you can set yourself up for success.

The problem is that our lives have become deeply intertwined with tech companies that are looking to capture as much of our time as possible.

Apple ’s built-in Screen Time tools are effective, but they’re a bit easy to circumvent.

Some third -party apps are designed to limit your screen time.

ScreenZen , available on iOS and Android , lets you create pop-ups that appear before you open certain apps.

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