How do you waste the most time every day?
Introduction: Let Me Be Real With You
If someone came up to me and said, ‘Where does most of your time go every day?—I’d have an answer ready.— I wouldn’t even hesitate. I already know the answer.
I waste the most time scrolling. Mindlessly. Endlessly. You know that thing where you pick up your phone for “just a second,” and suddenly—it’s been an hour? Yep, that’s me.
And honestly… I hate it. But it happens almost daily.
Let me tell you exactly how I waste my time, how it’s messing me up, and what I’ve been doing to fight back.
Where My Time Really Goes (The Ugly Truth)
1. Social Media: The Ultimate Black Hole
If I added up all the hours I spent scrolling through Instagram Reels or TikTok videos, I could probably get a second degree by now. What starts as “let me just reply to this DM” turns into 45 minutes watching people build tiny houses I’m never going to live in.
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👉 Blue Light Blocking Glasses – Helps my eyes stop feeling like sandpaper after hours of scrolling.
2. YouTube Rabbit Holes
Here’s the trap: I go on YouTube to learn something valuable—maybe productivity hacks or investing tips. Great, right? But somehow, by video 4, I’m watching a documentary on why ancient aliens built pyramids. How did I get here?!
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👉 Noise Cancelling Headphones – Blocks out background noise so I can focus—when I’m actually working.
3. The Classic “Just One Episode” Netflix Trap
Don’t even get me started on Netflix. the phrase ‘just one more episode’ is the sneakiest lie I keep falling for. Next thing I know, it’s 3 AM, and I’m four seasons deep in a show I didn’t even know existed this morning.
4. Checking My Phone Every 5 Minutes
Even when I am working, I have this terrible habit of checking my phone for no reason. Refresh Instagram. Refresh Gmail. Refresh Messages. Did the world change in the last 60 seconds? Nope. But I’ll check again anyway.
Why Do I Keep Doing This?
I wish I could say it’s because I’m lazy—but it’s not that simple. It’s habit. It’s comfort. It’s distraction. It’s literally addictive.
Sometimes, wasting time gives me a break from life. But most of the time, I just feel guilty afterward.
How It Screws Up My Productivity
- Kills My Focus: I can’t get in “the zone” if my brain’s jumping from meme to meme.
- Makes Me Procrastinate: Big tasks feel even bigger when I waste time beforehand.
- Wrecks My Sleep Schedule: Late-night scrolling = ruined mornings = repeat cycle.
What I’m Doing About It (Finally Taking Control)
1. Using Time Management Apps
I started using Focus To-Do to break my tasks into Pomodoro intervals (25 min work, 5 min break). It’s made a bigger difference than I ever expected.
2. Scheduling Social Media Time
Instead of scrolling whenever, I now schedule it—usually AFTER I’ve finished my most important work.
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👉 Freedom App Subscription – Blocks sites like Instagram and YouTube during work hours.
3. Turning Off Notifications (Game Changer)
Notifications are evil. I turned 90% of them off. Now I control when I check things—not the other way around.
4. Optimizing My Work Setup
I realized my workspace setup was part of the problem too. Disorganized desk = disorganized mind.
My Setup Now Includes:
- 👉 Smart Desk Organizer – No more clutter.
- 👉 Standing Desk Converter – Keeps me alert.
- 👉 Ergonomic Office Chair – Comfort = focus.
Am I Perfect At This Yet? Nope.
Even with all these tools, I still slip up. Sometimes I fall into a 2-hour scroll hole and don’t even know how it happened. But now, I catch myself faster, and I’m building better habits one day at a time.
Final Thoughts
So yeah—how do I waste the most time every day? Mindless scrolling, YouTube spirals, and pretending I’m “relaxing” when I’m really just procrastinating.
But I’m working on it. Little by little. If you’re sitting there thinking, ‘Yep, that’s exactly what I do,’ trust me—you’re in good company.
FAQs (In Case You’re Wondering)
1. What’s helped you stop wasting time the most?
Using Focus To-Do with the Pomodoro technique has honestly changed how I work.
2. Are blue light glasses really worth it?
Absolutely! it helped stop my constant headaches.
3. How do you avoid Netflix binge sessions?
I set timers now. Also, watching on my phone instead of the TV somehow keeps me from falling into those deep binges.
4. Do productivity apps actually work?
If you use them consistently, yes. The Freedom App has saved me from myself more than once.
5. Can you really fix bad habits?
Yep. It’s slow—but every little win counts. Progress over perfection.
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