Social media can be time-consuming. Chatting with friends, watching videos, constantly updating the news feed, and much more all lead to the fact that valuable hours are wasted. But you can fight this.
The surest way to stop wasting time on social media is to place a complete ban. Even if you want to send someone a message or see new photos, you simply won't be able to do it. This method is suitable for almost everyone. The exception is made by people whose main field of activity is on these sites.
Blocking
The lock must be set not only on the computer, but also on mobile devices. In the first case, you can get by with a simple command code; in the second, you need to download additional programs. At the moment, there are a huge number of blockers. You can download the correct version for your version of the operating system.
To put a complete ban on social networks on your computer, go to the C drive (or any other one that contains system files), select the Windows folder, then System32. It contains the drivers folder, open it and select etc. Right click on the hosts file and select edit. If this item is missing, just open the file with notepad.
In the very bottom line, add "127.0.0.1", indent (press the TAB key) and type the site address, as well as the site address with www. Let's say you want to restrict access to Twitter. To do this, type in this file "127.0.0.1 twitter.com" and "127.0.0.1 www.twitter.com". Write each phrase on a separate line. After that, save the document and try to open the site. If nothing comes out, then you did everything right.
In addition, you can ask the system administrator at work to also restrict your access to social networks. If you do not have a person authorized in these matters, try to do it yourself.
Alternation
You can also combine the working hours and the time spent on social networks. For example, using the Pomodoro technique. Its essence lies in the fact that you set the timer for a certain period and during this time you work as concentrated as possible. Then comes a short break, during which you can look at your page.
The optimal time for work and rest is 25 and 5 minutes, respectively. You can set a regular timer on your phone or use a dedicated app like Focus Booster.
If your addiction to social networks has become incredibly strong and the restrictions do not help you in any way, then it is worth contacting a psychologist. He can help you get rid of this ailment. Today, there are many techniques and practices to cope with addiction to social networks.
