A new makeup product you need to have. A new viral dance. A new song everyone's lip-syncing to. All are exposed to you within seconds.

In the current digital age, it can be difficult to decide to step away from social media and escape the constant cycle of new stimulants. However, this decision can significantly improve your personal well-being and mental health. Here are a few steps you can follow to make the transition away from social media easier.

Step 1: Reflect

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Do you remember every post you have seen online? It is safe to assume you have not. The first step in ending your addiction to social media is to reflect because every moment spent scrolling is a moment taken from real-life experiences. The short dopamine boost you receive from social media may seem significant at the moment, but in the grand scheme of things, it is not something that will bring you true happiness.

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Step 2: Set Limits

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Maybe you’re not ready to give up social media completely—that's okay. Quitting a habit of cold turkey can be extremely difficult. To lead up to the removal of social media apps from your life, you can set daily time limits. The important aspect of this step is to follow your limits strictly. “Only 5 more minutes” of scrolling can turn into 10 to 15 to even more minutes spent scrolling.

Step 3: Engage with Hobbies

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Most people turn to social media when they do not have anything else they have to do. When this option is removed, it can lead you to become bored. Instead of reverting to your old habits, you can fill your time with more intellectually fulfilling or creative tasks.

Reading, drawing, or knitting are just a few of the hobbies you can pick up after leaving social media. Having hobbies is proven to benefit you and release dopamine.

Step 4: Socialize

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The fear of missing out is common among people who are in the process of quitting social media. To combat this fear, you can hang out with your friends in person more. This opens you up to experiences you would not have been able to have if you were stuck at home, scrolling online.

Life is more than what happens on a screen. Switching from seeing only the highly curated versions of people to the real, unfiltered versions can decrease the loneliness experienced.

As your time away from social media increases, you will start to realize the positive changes in your life. Life becomes increasingly fulfilling and enjoyable.