It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive.
Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling

Key takeaways
Apps like Finch offer alternatives to doomscrolling by promoting self-care and healthy habits through virtual pet care.
- Doomscrolling is a widespread habit affecting mental health and attention.
- Finch is a self-care app that helps build healthy habits through virtual pet care.
- The app encourages users to replace mindless scrolling with small self-care activities.
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