First, let’s take a look at how our time was spent on social

media evolved over the last five years.

In 2015, people aged 16 – 64 reported spending at least 111

minutes (1 hour and 51 minutes) a day on social media. The
most current information for 2020 now shows people spend,
on average, 145 minutes (2 hours and 25 minutes) on social
media each day. That’s about one waking day of life every
week! Wow!

This is the reason why I’d like to take this opportunity to

give you a brief breakdown of some efficient ways for
vietnamese citizens to reduce social media addiction.

My presentation will be divided into 2 main parts. First, I

will stay focused on tracking social media usage. Then, I
will be talking about setting boundaries with social media.
My presentation will last about 10 minutes, I would be
thankful if any questions could be left till the end. LET’S
GET STARTED, SHALL WE?

Let me start with the 1st main point, which is tracking social
media usage. I’d like to begin by using apps to limit time.

Using an app to reduce time spent on apps may seem ironic,

but there are many apps and features that can help people to
limit your social media usage. Forest allows them to set a
period of time (say, 20 minutes) when they commit not to use
your phone. During that time, a digital plant will grow in the
app. If they use their phone at this time, Forest sends you a
notification not to leave the app or the plant will die!

I’ll take a look at setting a timer. In 2022, according to New

York Times. There are a few different ways to set time limits
for social media usage. One way is to use a timer. Set the
timer for the amount of time they want to spend on social
media, and when it goes off, stop using social media.
Another way is to download an app that will track your usage
and limit your access.

I’ve mentioned the 1st part, which is tracking social media

usage, let me move on to the last one, which is setting
boundaries with social media.

I’ll discuss leaving phone outside bedroom. Instead of

scrolling through Insta before hitting the pillow, they could
try by leaving phone on charger outside bedroom.

When they want to take a break from social media during the
day, put phone away (in a bag or a cupboard) so they're not
tempted to check it every two minutes. It’s all about baby
steps. It’s probably not realistic to try to go from spending
two hours a day on social media to 20 minutes, all at once.
People could reduce their time by ten minutes a day, and then
check their progress in a week.
I’d like to continue by finding other activities to do. When
you have the urge to use social media, try to do something
else instead. For example, if they’re bored, instead
of scrolling through social media, looking at other people’s
lives, try reading a book or taking a walk. By finding
other activities to do, people could be able to avoid using
social media altogether.

I’ve finished the last part, which is setting boundaries with

social media and that also brings me to the end of this
presentation. Let me run over the 2 main points 1 more time.
First of all, tracking social media use. Last but not least,
setting boundaries with social media.

I hope people out there should take charge of their life and
don’t miss out all the good old things that social media can’t
bring to them. I know this is an old saying, but social media
is just only a tool.

As Alex Ohanian, a renowned therapist, once said,

“It takes discipline not to let social media steal your time”

It’s perfectly true. Time is precious and priceless. Many of us

do not realise the value of time. People waste time on
entertainment, fun and such matters which are no important
for a successful life. Always use time properly and
positively. Never wast time without purpose and meaning at
any stage of life