Re:YouTube Addiction
by nicbou on Sunday January 15, 2023 @02:16AM
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I haven't overcome it, but I got better.
Blocking distracting page elements like I block ads (uBlock Origin), and occasionally blocking websites altogether (SelfControl.app) when needed makes a big difference.
Leaving the cellphone out of the bedroom was another important improvement.
I also added rules to remove pagination buttons from reddit and HN.
At some point you hit diminishing returns because you still seek out these websites. The hard part is closing the computer when you are done computing, and tackling boredom with other means. I have no solution for this, except working in one hour increments with timers.
Blocking distracting page elements like I block ads (uBlock Origin), and occasionally blocking websites altogether (SelfControl.app) when needed makes a big difference.
Leaving the cellphone out of the bedroom was another important improvement.
I also added rules to remove pagination buttons from reddit and HN.
At some point you hit diminishing returns because you still seek out these websites. The hard part is closing the computer when you are done computing, and tackling boredom with other means. I have no solution for this, except working in one hour increments with timers.