I’m using my phone way less, and it’s making me happier

A tech writer says cutting back on smartphone and social media use has improved his mood and focus.

He reduced time on Twitter/X, Threads, Instagram, and Bluesky, and found that less scrolling made him feel happier and healthier.

App limits proved too easy to bypass, so he switched to stricter habits, including checking some services only on a computer.

He also noticed his compulsive browsing had shifted to Reddit and is now trying to curb that too.