Why I stopped scrolling social media and embraced non-electronic hobbies
With social media always within reach, scrolling through feeds became part of my daily routine. For years, I kept refreshing timelines, watching bits of other people’s lives, and comparing myself to them. Over time, I noticed these habits were taking up my time and energy, and even eroding my sense of who I was. That’s when I chose to stop scrolling and find joy in non-electronic hobbies again.
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