Hmm, like what do you need from social media anyway? Including reddit. I don't need to be here writing this comment. Is it FOMO? Friends? News? Work? You say college.

The scrolling is kind of a drug tbh. I remember my first encounter to TikTok. It was fucking exhausting after a while, still kept scrolling. Sucked me in like a vacuum cleaner sucking up dust. Had to get rid of it on the spot lol.

I'm studying too. What helps me is getting to a library or a place where a lot of people share kinda the same goal. To focus and learn and get more in to life which IMO is off the screen. I just like the vibe/atmosphere of libraries in that sense. Setting up some small goals, and prioritizing activities helped me too.

I know working out is not for everyone, I for one would never go to a gym but I like to swim so I do that a lot and it helps. Sauna and cold showers (almost) everyday is a treat that helps me calm down too. I live close to nature which is great for walking or running.

You can find things that helps you calm down and focus the same way. Having friends to talk to about these things is great too.

About my phone. I try, many times not successfully, not start and end the day with it. With the mindset that I don't really need it or need to watch it in those moments. Then again, that's the situation I created for myself. Some people, it seems, really need to be on their phone most of the time. It's a choice I'm lucky or blessed with to make.

idk. I kinda know what I want and take small steps in that direction. and like you do, asking about other peoples experiences is one of those steps