How to reduce screen time

 How I Reduced My Screen Time

 (And Got My Focus Back)

Being a Student Is Tough:

Let’s be honest — being a student isn’t just about books and grades. It’s about balancing studies, expectations, daily routines, and *yourself*. And today, one of the biggest distractions we face is the screen in our hands.

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Problem #1: Expectations vs. Reality

Family and friends often expect us to spend all our time reading. But we’re human too — we need breaks, fun, and time to breathe. So, we scroll through reels or play games. But sometimes, we get *stuck*. We don’t even realize when it stops being a break and becomes a habit that’s hard to break.

Problem #2: People Don’t Understand What You’re Doing

Especially neighbors . They see you at home and think you're just reading all day. But they don’t see the homework, the online work, the struggle. I went through this. And trust me — it hurts when people expect too much and understand too little.

My Story: From Topper to Scroller

I was once called the best reader in my class. But everything changed after matriculation. My father bought me my first personal smartphone. Before that, I used my brother’s.

With a SIM card and my own social media accounts, I dove into the world of scrolling — day and night. I passed first year with 85%, but I knew I had lost focus.

By second year, I was a gamer, a web developer… and totally distracted.

It wasn’t until the *very end* of my term that I realized: 

 “This is not who I want to be.”

The Real Problem

It’s not just the screen. It’s the emotional trap. You tell yourself:

 “One last reel.”

 “One last game.”

 And that becomes an hour… or more.

Your brain craves dopamine from reels and games. And when that’s taken away, your mood changes — you get angry, distant, even disconnected from your family and friends.

The Solutions (Real and Slow — But They Work)

Solution 1: The 5-Second Rule

When you feel stuck on your phone, just count:

1… 2… 3… 4… 5

Then immediately put your phone down and turn on  Airplane Mode

Don’t wait. Don’t think. Just act.

Solution 2: Rewire Your Brain

This takes time. Your brain isn’t trained to let go. So here’s a trick:

 Delete the apps that distract you

 Take a bath when you're overwhelmed

 While bathing,"close your eyes" and "imagine your brain resetting"

 Tell yourself: “I’m cleansing my mind.

Yes, it sounds strange — but this is a personal mind-training ritual. It worked for me, and I believe it can work for you too.

Final Words: It’s All Willpower

The biggest trap isn’t your phone — it’s losing control of your emotions and forgetting your goals.

Life will get harder. If you don’t train your mind now, you might fall later.

Making money online as a student? It’s another trap.

If no one is pressuring you to earn yet — focus on learning, not hustling.

 Mission Time

If you’re serious about your future, comment:

“I’m ready for the mission.”

Let’s build discipline together. Let’s escape the trap — one reel, one habit at a time.