39 | Break Your Doomscrolling Habit and Find Freedom from Anxiety

You open your phone to check one news headline… and before you know it, you're three disasters deep, your chest is tight, your mood’s wrecked, and you’re wondering why you feel so heavy and anxious all the time.

That’s doomscrolling. And it’s not just a bad habit, it’s a brain trap.

In this episode, we’re breaking down why you keep reaching for bad news even when it leaves you drained, how it affects your mental and physical health, and what to do about it. You’ll get real, science-backed tools (no fluff) to shift your habits and start living from a place of peace - not panic.

What you’ll learn:

• The scary reason your brain loves bad news (and how to interrupt the cycle)
• What the “quicksand effect” is and why it explains your screen-time spiral
• Signs that doomscrolling is wrecking your sleep, mood, and even your body
• 3 powerful strategies to break free without needing more willpower
• How to gently help someone you love who’s caught in the scroll
• A better way to stay informed without losing your peace

🎧 This isn’t about ignoring the world’s problems. It’s about refusing to be consumed by them. Choose one strategy, try it this week, and notice the shift. You don’t have to stay stuck in the scroll.

Resources & Next Steps:

Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale

📲 Grab Your Free Wallpapers Get your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper

Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz

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