Turn Scrolling Addiction into Reading to Boost Your Focus

You Can’t Listen to Your Friends or Focus in Class? Here’s the Solution.

Scrolling addictions are quietly ruining our lives. Whether we call it doomscrolling or mindlessly swiping through our feeds, the fact is many of us are stuck in a cycle of endless scrolling — sometimes starting with just five minutes, only to realize an hour has passed without even noticing.

I struggle with this too. There are times I procrastinate even basic things, like getting out of bed or going to the bathroom, just because I’m glued to my phone, scrolling endlessly. It traps me in a loop — one where I stay stuck in bed and become even less productive.

The bigger issue? We’re losing our ability to focus. Reading, learning, and even listening to conversations have become increasingly difficult. This constant need for stimulation, paired with an ever-shortening attention span, is leaving us distracted and unproductive.

The Effects of Scrolling on Your Attention Span

If you’ve noticed any of the following, you might be caught in the trap too:

• Difficulty focusing on one task for an extended period
• Struggling to remember conversations or instructions