Hacker News User Seeks Help Combating YouTube Addiction and Procrastination
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Summary
A Hacker News user shares their struggle with YouTube addiction and procrastination, detailing a daily routine where YouTube consumption dominates their free time (lunch breaks, evenings, and late nights). They report increased screen time, decreased productivity, and feelings of laziness, seeking community advice on how to combat this digital addiction.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledMy current daily routine looks like this
Lunch + YouTube
Break from work + Dinner + YouTube
Lately, I've noticed my screen time during this period has increased a lot, and I've been feeling lazy to do anything productive—mostly just doomscrolling or watching
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