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Why time limits on digital consumption can increase rather than decrease anxiety

I scheduled social media for only 30 minutes per day but I just spend that entire time frantically trying to see everything I missed.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Artificial scarcity has intensified the compulsion rather than creating mindful engagement.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Digital detox and its limits?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.