Go on admit it, we all love a little doom-scroll from time to time. You're checking out videos on TikTok and suddenly you’re three articles deep into bad news about the state of the world (and being in a global pandemic with a 24 hour news cycle doesn’t help). Try these steps next time you gear up for a scrolling sesh – and bring a bit of joy back into your screen time.

LINKS '”Doomscrolling” During COVID-19: What It Does and How to Avoid It' – Healthline.com by Christopher Curley, Fact Checked by Maria Gifford. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial.

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