Go For a Walk

Going for a walk is one of the easiest ways to get away from your screen, and it also has a ton of benefits for your mind and body. Put your iPhone in your pocket (or leave it at home) and walk around for 10 or 20 minutes. You don’t need to turn it into a workout or a new habit. Just walk.

You can walk around your neighborhood or visit a nearby park. Even a few laps around your building will get you moving after you’ve spent a long time sitting down.

Walking has been studied extensively for its physical and mental health benefits. Research has found that regular walking can help with symptoms of depression and anxiety (two things many people suffer from because of doomscrolling). Depending on where you live, talking to neighbors or just looking at nature will definitely relax you after a busy day.

Try leaving your headphones behind occasionally too. You don’t always need a podcast or music playing in the background. A quiet walk gives you a few minutes where your brain doesn’t have another piece of content demanding its attention.