Be honest with yourself: after a long, exhausting day at work, do you find yourself unwinding by doomscrolling on TikTok? If so, you’re certainly not alone-but it’s a habit worth breaking.
Unfortunately,social media can waste hours of your valuable time without you even realizing it. Here are seven option activities to try instead of aimlessly scrolling on TikTok.
1. Read a Book
One of my favorite TikTok swaps is a good old-fashioned physical book. Whenever I get the urge to scroll online,I open my current read and dive into another world. Not only does reading intellectually stimulate your brain, but it also provides that much-needed escape you’re otherwise seeking online.
2. Create Rather than Consume
We spend so much of our time consuming other people’s content that we rarely create our own. It’s easy to live vicariously through someone else, but doing so does not bring the same fulfillment as actually creating art yourself. Whether it’s a cinematic short film, a gut-wrenching song, or even a fiction novel, your unique creations are needed in this world. Don’t let someone else hold your pen, and lose yourself in the algorithm.
3. Move Your Body
I know, I know…when you’re craving a long bed-rotting session with TikTok to keep you company, the last advice you want to hear is to “move your body.” However, sometiems, that’s exactly what we need in those moments. Even just going for a walk or stretching can help move stagnant energy and clear the mind. It might not feel good in the moment, but once you’re done, you’ll likely be glad you did it.