ECP 104 Procrastiscrolling: what to do when social media has got the better of you
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Are you guilty of Procrastiscolling? That moment when you sit down to start work, tell yourself you just need a "quick break," and suddenly 30 minutes have disappeared into an infinite social media scroll. This episode breaks down why this habit is so hard to quit: it's not a moral failing, but a reaction to a system designed to exploit your brain’s need for Dopamine. We explore the slot machine effect that keeps you hooked, the mental tricks you play on yourself to justify the distraction, and the inevitable emotional crash when you scroll for too long. Crucially, we show you that not all social media use is bad—it’s the excess that’s the problem—and provide three practical strategies you can implement today to turn passive scrolling into intentional, productive time. Stop letting the scroll sabotage your goals and reclaim your focus.
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