Doomscrolling

Doomscrolling exploits our threat radar, rewarding each alarming headline with a dopamine jolt. Break the loop using five evidence-backed moves: schedule two short news windows, mute breaking alerts, ask “Is this actionable?” before reading, insert 24-hour detox sprints, and follow solution-oriented outlets to balance bias. These steps calm the amygdala, cut anxiety, and free cognitive bandwidth for real work. Pick one tactic today, log mood changes, and watch urgency shrink.