Expectation of pleasant emotions and sensations is the main reason why we waste so much time at the computer. We do one action, but at the same time we look forward to something pleasant that the computer will bring us later, in the near future. And this future comes, but the share of satisfaction is scanty or even disappointment comes.
Consciousness is poorly developed, so this habit of expectation continues to guide us, and we set a new illusory goal, which finally (as our inner instinct tells us) will bring great pleasure! This is all an illusion, and it can be very difficult to break out of it.
This expectation sits inside all the time, even when you are doing something not at the computer. He did the job, became free - you run to the screen in order to go back into slavery. This desire is especially strong in the morning, when consciousness has not yet woken up from sleep, when willpower has not yet fully manifested itself. In such a state, it is very difficult to do something to free yourself from addiction, especially when there is an opportunity to sit down at a computer.
Screen addiction destroys consciousness, worsens physical and psychological health, harms relationships and, in general, the social formation of an individual. A person literally lags behind in development in many ways. And far from always being aware of his slavery. And to understand it, it is enough to try to do without a computer for at least a few days. Yes, what a few days, most will not even be able to stand a few hours in order not to sit down at a computer, go online! Willpower has almost completely atrophied, the desire for consciousness is irresistible.
It is necessary to free oneself gradually, using all available means. There is a possibility - seek help from a psychologist. First, learn to plan your activities on a PC and carry out everything planned with high accuracy. Write both plans and execution time on paper, which should always be in front of your eyes. Try to gradually reduce the destructive in your actions, increasing the positive. For example, instead of watching action movies - documentaries and educational films, instead of listening to music - audiobooks. Try to do something only useful behind the screen: creativity, education, earnings, business communication, and the like. This will not be possible immediately, but gradually low negative actions can be reduced to zero.
Also, reduce the time spent at the PC, translate those actions that you used to do on the Internet into reality. You can start chatting live with online acquaintances, you can find a decent job that doesn't require a PC. Or start attending courses, trainings that you want to go through live for your development. Gradually, your life will flow from virtuality to a real earthly reality. And you will breathe a sigh of relief as you shed this heavy burden of computer addiction. There is no longer a constant expectation of something pleasant in the future, there are no longer sleepless hard nights spent in vain playing games or online, there are no longer any health problems, communication problems, and generally personal development that were caused by addiction.
