{"id":375468,"date":"2022-05-26T09:26:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T07:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=375468"},"modified":"2022-05-31T14:06:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T12:06:36","slug":"how-does-the-endless-scrolling-on-social-media-affect-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-the-endless-scrolling-on-social-media-affect-us\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does the Endless Scrolling on Social Media Affect You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-the-endless-scrolling-on-social-media-affect-us\/#Popularity_of_social_networks\" title=\"Popularity of social networks\">Popularity of social networks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-the-endless-scrolling-on-social-media-affect-us\/#Interesting_facts_about_social_networks\" title=\"Interesting facts about social networks\">Interesting facts about social networks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-the-endless-scrolling-on-social-media-affect-us\/#Where_did_the_scrolling_come_from\" title=\"Where did the scrolling come from?\">Where did the scrolling come from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-the-endless-scrolling-on-social-media-affect-us\/#Scrolling_as_a_technique_that_penetrates_the_brain\" title=\"Scrolling as a technique that penetrates the brain\">Scrolling as a technique that penetrates the brain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-the-endless-scrolling-on-social-media-affect-us\/#Why_is_scrolling_bad_for_you\" title=\"Why is scrolling bad for you?\">Why is scrolling bad for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-the-endless-scrolling-on-social-media-affect-us\/#Tips_on_how_to_stop_the_endless_scrolling\" title=\"Tips on how to stop the endless scrolling\">Tips on how to stop the endless scrolling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-the-endless-scrolling-on-social-media-affect-us\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Social networks have become a big part of our daily lives. Maybe even you spend a few hours a day scrolling. Alternatively, you might know someone whose finger is scrolling through the news in the online space even when they&#8217;re asleep. Digital media can be a good servant, but not when it&#8217;s used excessively. If someone starts using it <strong>to kill every single spare moment and the whole thing gradually starts interfering with their duties, it is probably not a good sign.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention that on social networks you can <strong>perceive reality with a distorted impression.&nbsp;<\/strong>Everyone portraits themselves in the best light possible, so when you compare it to your real life, it might seem that you&#8217;re doing something wrong. So in today&#8217;s article, we&#8217;ll take a closer look at&nbsp;<strong>what social networks can do to your psyche and how mindless scrolling affects our lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popularity_of_social_networks\"><\/span>Popularity of social networks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The popularity of online platforms is still growing, as evidenced by the Global WebIndex survey from January 2022. It says that social networks are used by up to <strong>58.4% of the world&#8217;s population,<\/strong>&nbsp;which represents an incredible&nbsp;<strong>4.62 billion people.&nbsp;<\/strong>On average, people actively use them for about <strong>2 hours and 27 minutes every day<\/strong>, and this number is growing each year.<strong> I<\/strong>nterestingly, the average person <strong>reaches for the phone about 52 times a day.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[1] [15]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1162303314-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Popular Social Networks\" class=\"wp-image-374882\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Popular Social Networks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1162303314-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1162303314-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1162303314.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interesting_facts_about_social_networks\"><\/span>Interesting facts about social networks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey also found the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The three most popular social networks in 2021 include WhatsApp, <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gymbeamsk\/?hl=sk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GymBeamSk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Facebook<\/a><\/li><li>In 2021, people spent almost <strong>seven hours a day<\/strong> on the internet<\/li><li>The biggest time-killing network for Android users is <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/GymbeamSk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">YouTube<\/a>, where people spent an average of 24 hours a month in 2021, followed by Facebook (19.6 hours \/ month) and WhatsApp (18.6 hours \/ month).<\/li><li><strong>people spend almost 5 hours a day with a smartphone in their hand<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These statistics often did not include data from China, and the survey did not take YouTube into account when considering the popularity. According to the Statista website, this video portal was the second most popular social network in 2021. On the other hand, the most downloaded was <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@gymbeam.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">TikTok<\/a>, which continues to grow every single day. These statistics also show that scrolling on social networks has become a common part of our lives. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[2] [16]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_did_the_scrolling_come_from\"><\/span>Where did the scrolling come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever thought about where the endless scrolling, also known as <strong>infinite scrolling or doomscrolling,<\/strong> came&nbsp;from?&nbsp;It is a technique that <strong>continuously shows more and more new content<\/strong> on the screen of a computer, tablet or smartphone, <strong>while the user slides his finger from top to bottom. <\/strong>It is used by Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-tim-douglas-6567274-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Scrolling on smartphones\" class=\"wp-image-374900\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Scrolling on smartphones\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-tim-douglas-6567274-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-tim-douglas-6567274-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-tim-douglas-6567274-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-tim-douglas-6567274-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This scrolling can be nicely compared to the universe \u2013 you are exploring deeper and deeper parts of it, but have never discovered its boundaries. The endless scrolling technique is invented by developer Aza Raskin, who first showed it to the world in 2006. Its goal was to <strong>simplify the user experience \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;just move your thumb up and down without interrupting your content consumption by clicking on other sites. Although Raskin created this with a noble intent, over time, many people became addicted to scrolling. The creator of the technology even stated on his own Twitter that <strong>endless scrolling is causing a waste of 200,000 human lives a day.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[3\u2013\u20604]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scrolling_as_a_technique_that_penetrates_the_brain\"><\/span>Scrolling as a technique that penetrates the brain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered how a piece of programming code can affect the lives of millions of people?&nbsp;Well, it&#8217;s the brain, which <strong>loves social media notifications and the search for information. <\/strong>Whenever a notification about a new message appears on your display, or you find an interesting post, your <strong>brain releases a small amount of dopamine. <\/strong>It is also known as the happy hormone, because the brain <strong>produces it during activities that evoke joy. <\/strong>An example is eating a tasty lunch, playing video games, exercising or going to the cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3769109-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-374915\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Scrolling as a technique that penetrates the brain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3769109-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3769109-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3769109-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3769109-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the activities you are looking for in a targeted way and have a clear beginning and end. But the problem is that the same approach is applied to social media scrolling, where <strong>the brain tries to look for happiness, a chemical reaction that releases dopamine. <\/strong>When there&#8217;s nothing to satisfy the brain, you keep going. As a result, you can become &#8220;addicted&#8221; and reach for your phone all the time. The longer you don&#8217;t have the phone in your hand, <strong>the more cortisol is released in your body. <\/strong>The result of its elevated level is <strong>stress and restlessness, <\/strong>which you want to get rid of with some reward. In this case, it is the phone that will help you to achieve satisfaction thanks to <strong>dopamine.&nbsp;<\/strong>And that&#8217;s how you can get stuck in an endless circle of these two hormones.&nbsp;<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[15]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a similar to playing slot machines for someone who has already experienced the sweet feeling of victory that released dopamine in their body. Many gamblers have already experienced a similar feeling during years of playing. This is what <strong>drives them back for the next spin. <\/strong>If they lose, they hope that with each new spin it will change. As this&nbsp;<strong>gradually becomes a hunt for dopamine,<\/strong>&nbsp;which grows into addiction. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[5\u2013\u20606]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snimka-obrazovky-2022-05-18-o-13.50.32-747x1124.png\" alt=\"Why is the endless scrolling on social networks bad for you?\" class=\"wp-image-374930\" title=\"Why is the endless scrolling on social networks bad for you?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snimka-obrazovky-2022-05-18-o-13.50.32-747x1124.png 747w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snimka-obrazovky-2022-05-18-o-13.50.32-266x400.png 266w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snimka-obrazovky-2022-05-18-o-13.50.32.png 920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"is-style-h2 wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_scrolling_bad_for_you\"><\/span>Why is scrolling bad for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might say that scrolling on social media is pretty innocent compared to the slot machine example. After all, your partner does not threaten you with divorce because of scrolling, It&#8217;s not like once again you turned your joint savings into a missed opportunity in a casino. Yes, endless scrolling is free, but there are a few things why this <strong>seemingly innocent activity is hurtful.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The habit of endless scrolling can cause us unpleasant feelings, for example, in moments when&nbsp;<strong>you do not have our smartphone in your hands. <\/strong>When you try to put it away, the urge to reach for it can occur several times during the first hour. On average, people reach for their phone up to 52 times a day. <strong>After 12 hours without a phone, you may feel anxious<\/strong> as the stress hormone cortisol begins to be excessively release in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you try to stay without a smartphone for 24 hours, a syndrome called&nbsp;<strong>FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)<\/strong> may occur.&nbsp;It was first described in 2004. It is a phenomenon when someone <strong>is afraid that he will miss something important, not only on social networks. <\/strong>Therefore, one suffers from a frequent urge to see what is new. Concerns that something will be missed can lead <strong>to stress and other problems.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[17\u2013\u206018]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some other reasons why endless scrolling is not great for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\">1. Sensory overload<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Endless scrolling comes with an <strong>endless supply of information and visual stimuli.&nbsp;<\/strong>As you keep scrolling, your <strong>brain doesn&#8217;t have enough time to process the enormous amount of information. <\/strong>This then leads to sensory overload, as a result of which you may feel exhausted, stressed or tired. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\">2. Negative impact on mental and physical health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Social networks are a great source of information. However, often not only positive but also negative ones. These can trigger dark thoughts, which in turn can <strong>negatively affect our mental health.&nbsp;<\/strong>Consumption&nbsp;of <strong>negative news is associated with fear, stress, anxiety and sadness. <\/strong>A study from 2021 also looked at the endless scrolling of negative news. It found that when faced with the choice of closing the window or continuing, the <strong>brain activates parts that encourage you to continue learning.&nbsp;<\/strong>While the resulting information can make you feel bad,&nbsp;<strong>the brain simply prioritizes knowledge over putting the phone away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"59140,41284,58927,46111,48604,28082,53248,48604,28554,8805\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s why you expose yourself to news that can trigger the mentioned unpleasant feelings in you. Social networks also often create the <strong>illusion<\/strong> that people around you live <strong>perfect lives<\/strong>. This is because everyone tries to look happy, although in many cases the opposite is true. This in turn leads&nbsp;<strong>to constant comparison with others.&nbsp;<\/strong>The result can be great dissatisfaction with one&#8217;s own life and an avalanche of dreary thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the issues are not always on a mental level. Endless scrolling on social networks can also <strong>affect your physical health. <\/strong>People often scroll at the expense of some physical activity. Lack&nbsp;<strong>of regular exercise then affects overall health. <\/strong>It may increase the risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and high blood cholesterol. Sitting down with a phone in your hand can also lead to <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/back-pain-10-most-common-causes-and-solutions-to-get-rid-of-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">back pain<\/a>, neck issues, muscle stiffness and hurts your eyesight. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[8\u2013\u206011]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\">3. Loss of productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When scrolling social media, time runs somehow faster. You pick up your phone to see what&#8217;s new, and half an hour later you are wondering what happened. If his happens a few times during the day, it can <strong>inconspicuously rob you of 2 hours of your time. <\/strong>And this precious time may be missing from your schedule when you try to squeeze in some exercise, cleaning or running errands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1151925870-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Scrolling on social networks can cause loss of productivity\" class=\"wp-image-374946\" width=\"843\" height=\"562\" title=\"Scrolling on social networks can cause loss of productivity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1151925870-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1151925870-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1151925870.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the endless scrolling, you can&nbsp;<strong>very easily forget what you planned, lose track of time and neglect other activities. <\/strong>On top of regular duties, this might also include your sleep. Many people <strong>scroll on Facebook or Instagram late into the night<\/strong> and deprive themselves of hours of important sleep. Lack of sleep then triggers other inconveniences, which you can learn about in our article <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-dont-get-enough-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\"><strong>What Happens to Your Body When You Don&#8217;t Get Enough Sleep?<\/strong><\/a> <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[7]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_on_how_to_stop_the_endless_scrolling\"><\/span>Tips on how to stop the endless scrolling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you spend many hours a day on social networks, reducing this time overnight will not be easy. However, you can try to get inspired by some tips to help you stop the endless scrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\">1. Analyze your own behaviour from when you wake up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to notice&nbsp;<strong>when and how much time you spend with the phone in your hand. <\/strong>Then you will be able to limit this behaviour. There&#8217;s nothing wrong with reading the news and staying informed, but if you set the boundaries, <strong>you can gradually spend less time infinite scrolling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you realize that your cell phone is the first thing you reach for in the morning when you wake up to quickly connect to Wi-Fi and find out what&#8217;s new, you can start with this bad habit. <strong>Before going to bed, simply place your phone somewhere on the other side of the bedroom <\/strong>so that you can&#8217;t reach it from the bed. Instead of extending your time in bed being on your phone, you can get up a little earlier and spend time preparing <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/6-most-common-mistakes-you-make-at-breakfast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">breakfast<\/a> or morning coffee.&nbsp;However, if an imaginary STOP sign has appeared in your head, because you are used to using your phone as an alarm clock, and therefore you must have it with you, it&#8217;s not a problem. If you put it further away from you, you will have to get out of the bed to turn it off. But if this solution doesn&#8217;t suit you,&nbsp;<strong>try investing in a classic alarm clock, <\/strong>which can also serve as a decoration in your bedroom. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[12]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\">2. Don&#8217;t spend time on your phone before sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply the same procedure in the evening, when again many people reach for their phone. It often starts innocently with the target of 15 minutes, but then you carry on until you realize that you are going to sleep at least an hour later. Technology can <strong>affect not only length of sleep, but also its quality.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1337931868-1124x665.jpg\" alt=\"Don't scroll on your phone before sleep\" class=\"wp-image-374962\" width=\"843\" height=\"499\" title=\"Don't scroll on your phone before sleep\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1337931868-1124x665.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1337931868-400x237.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iStock-1337931868.jpg 1331w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The blue light from the phone display&nbsp;<strong>keeps your brain alert because it disrupts the natural production of melatonin.&nbsp;<\/strong>As a result, it is very <strong>detrimental to healthy sleep.&nbsp;<\/strong>Try to follow the rule that the phone does not belong in bed. Put it away from your bed and don&#8217;t use it at least an hour before sleep. <strong>For example, read a good book <\/strong>instead. This will result in longer and better sleep. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[12] [14]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in more information about sleep quality, be sure to read our article <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-sleep-and-how-it-affects-health-and-muscle-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\"><strong>How to Improve Sleep and How It Affects Health and Muscle Growth.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\">3. Set a specific time to check your phone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reaching for the phone several times a day seems to be a bad habit for many. If you are reading this article, you are probably no exception. To stop with this time-wasting,&nbsp;<strong>try to reserve a specific amount of time for checking your phone. <\/strong>For example, it can be a few minutes from a lunch break or pick up your phone <strong>only after you take care of all urgent responsibilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take it even further, you can try using different <strong>apps to monitor your digital life. <\/strong>You can set the time that you are willing to devote to social networks, and when you reach that time, the app will notify you. There are even some that will <strong>automatically turn off your social media and make them unavailable until the next day. <\/strong>You can also reduce the time on your phone by&nbsp;<strong>reducing the amount of information you seek. <\/strong>You don&#8217;t have to follow dozens of sites that burden you with a constant supply of news, most of which are not even worth your attention. Try to reduce the supply to only <strong>2-3 quality sources, which you can check twice a day. <\/strong>A good help might also be personalizing or turning off notifications. If you don&#8217;t get notified that someone posted something, you won&#8217;t have the urge to check it out. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[13]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\">4. Spend time on creative activities, family, friends or the real world<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set aside an hour during the day&nbsp;<strong>to do activities that positively stimulate your brain instead of infinite scrolling. <\/strong>A good examples are puzzles or LEGO, which can release dopamine in your brain every day as you are getting closer to your goal. <strong>Painting, jewellery making<\/strong>&nbsp;or any activity that will&nbsp;<strong>allow you to reach a certain level of satisfaction<\/strong> can also work. You can also try <strong>spending more time in the real world<\/strong> instead of the digital one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.sk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_8264-1124x743.jpg\" alt=\"Replace scrolling on social networks with friends and family\" class=\"wp-image-374977\" width=\"843\" height=\"557\" title=\"Replace scrolling on social networks with friends and family\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_8264-1124x743.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_8264-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_8264-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_8264-2048x1355.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, try to&nbsp;<strong>focus more on your family, friends and other people around you. <\/strong>Thanks to their presence, you can relax or try something new. If you like following news on social networks, try <strong>exchanging their digital form for classic newspapers.&nbsp;<\/strong>You can&#8217;t really scroll on them, but they can make your breakfast or other spare moment much more special. <span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\">[14]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Or go for a hike trip that will allow you to let off some steam and see something new. If you are more interested in this, read our article&nbsp;<a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/mental-well-being-weight-loss-and-improved-sleep-what-are-other-benefits-of-the-great-outdoors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Mental Well-Being, Weight Loss and Better Sleep. What Are the Other Benefits of Hiking?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-default wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Infinite scrolling is a very real type of addiction of our generation. If you scroll for several hours every day, maybe you should think about it. It can cause <strong>unpleasant mental issues,<\/strong> which will then manifest in real life. As we always say, everything should be done in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already in the circle of endless scrolling, <strong>be sure to take inspiration from our tips,<\/strong>&nbsp;which can help you get out of it.&nbsp;You can make the decision <strong>today, start limiting the time you spend on social networks<\/strong> and exchange it for different and often much more fun activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How much time do you spend scrolling on social networks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/sleep-aids\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tSleep Aids\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/nootropics-and-the-brain\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tNootropics and the brain\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Endless scrolling on social networks is one of the current issues with a negative impact on mental health. 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