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5 Tech Habits to Quit for a Happier Life

From kicking the doomscroll habit to weaning yourself off social media.

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How to Stop Looking at Your Phone

Don’t use it as an alarm, and other tips to break your insidious little habit.

How to Stop Doomscrolling—With Psychology

Awareness and a bit of habit hacking can keep you out of a technology tailspin.

How My Fitness Tracker Turned Me Against Myself

“I became obsessed with quantifying myself. I thought if I could push my health metrics, that level of optimization would flow into the rest of my life, which felt inadequate at the time.”

How to Get Off Dating Apps and Meet People in the Real World

It is possible.

How to Actually Take a Social Media Break

Say goodbye to endless scrolling (for a bit).

A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit [WATCH]

Learn more about the mechanism of habit development and discover a simple but profound tactic that might help you beat your next urge.

BONUS READ: How to Quit Just About Anything

Whether you’re interested in the science of habit change or specific tactics for cutting out sugar or social media, these strategies can help you find meaning in self sacrifice beyond self-improvement.

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