People who reduced IG/Smartphone usage, how did you do it?

Simple Shirley, Uninstall

If required, login from web only

I've set timers for 19 apps in my phone by digital wellbeing 🤷 It'll help in long run

Travel more, meet random people, go to gym, read books and keep yourself busy as much as possible.

Install onesec

It’ll change your life

I uninstalled IG and FB 2 years back and I have been happy as ever. I was going through something and as a result I uninstalled it but it's the best decision ever. I adopted a pet, I spend time with my friends, I go to the gym, I try to work on something productive every other week, I try to eat healthy. Now when I see the weekly mobile usage report and if this week says that I used my mobile less than last week I get so happy. Work on yourself rather than seeing fake people working on themselves by exhibiting fake images and products.

Uninstall... Uninstall... Uninstall...

Uninstall one app and find - more time to yourself, better mental health and peace, less toxicity around you and thousands of such benefits. 🌝

Uninstall ig app al and use it on mobile browser. Even better is touse ig only on desktop browser (since desktop time < time spent on mobile).

Did this for IG as I hate the time sunk and repetitive lame stuff reels are. They get you lost for hours but are so forgettable. Watch reels on mute and they will appear really lame - you can start transition this way.

Regarding reducing mobile screen time - don't buy the high end smartphone with better display or refresh rates. Prioritise what 2-3 things you really need & buy a decent reliable one. For me it's calling, utilities and camera - so bought a Pixel 6a for 25k in bbd, which serves well for 2 years.

For other video consumption - move it to TV or laptop. If you have the money and want comfort as you grow older, why watch YT, or movies or shown on a small mobile screen. I screen cast YouTube from my laptop browser to TV during my dedicated leisure hours.

Jinke paas kaam nahi hota sirf wahin logo zyada phone istemal karte hain My father used to say this

If you are that addicted to SM, then consider reducing it steadily by uninstalling the apps and allowing yourself to spend some time initially through the browser. And set time restrictions for those sites as well. And the cherry on top is to install onesec app which will make you breathe and make a conscious decision when your finger automatically clicks the browser.

Also remove those apps and browser from the home screen.

Point is to make them less available in combination of multiple techniques

Disable notification and use a minimal UI home launcher.

Do daily meditation at least 15 mins, through meditation you will get control over your mind... You will get result in 15 days.. Meet people around you
Read good book like "don't believe everything you think" I know at starting its difficult to do.. but only you can control of you really want to do..

Self experienced