Why doomscrolling is effective (and what to do about it)
Modified 2026-08-07
- lazy, mind-numbing habit
- hands have nothing to do, reaching for it is
stimilus => action, using zero thoughts - fidgeting = mind wandering = creativity => doomscrolling steals all your thoughts whenever you reach for the screen
What do I do about it (some requirements)?
- doable when you want to rot (low energy, or easy manual labor)
- zero brain, no planning, no creativity, set-up and go
- couch/bed
- requires zero skill, or low skill
Examples:
- whittling (making shapes with a knife from wood/sticks)
- repotting plants
- cleaning/oiling gear, coiling cables, organizing a toolbox
- kicking a rock
- painting figurines