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Don't Doom Scroll

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Don't Doom Scroll

This learning plan addresses the growing crisis of attention fragmentation and digital addiction that affects millions who find themselves trapped in cycles of compulsive news and social media consumption. It's ideal for anyone who feels their relationship with technology has become unhealthy, professionals struggling to maintain focus, or individuals seeking to reclaim their time and mental energy from the endless scroll.

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12 coursesUpdated 5 days ago
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How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Don't Doom Scroll with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Don't Doom Scroll.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the psychological mechanisms that make doomscrolling addictive and how tech companies design platforms to exploit your attention
  • Develop practical, evidence-based strategies to break the cycle of compulsive scrolling and replace it with healthier digital habits
  • Rebuild your ability to focus deeply and maintain concentration despite living in a world of constant notifications and distractions
  • Create a personalized digital minimalism framework that aligns your technology use with your values and long-term goals
  • Gain sustainable tools to protect your mental well-being and reclaim time previously lost to mindless scrolling

Discover why your brain is wired to doomscroll and how tech companies exploit psychological vulnerabilities to keep you hooked.

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The Dopamine Trap: Why We Can't Stop Scrolling

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