If thou art feeling the tendrils of concern creeping upon thee, regarding the amount of time thou dost spend on Facebook, fear not, for thou art not alone in this plight. The realm of social media hath oft been branded a “time-waster”, yet verily, it need not be so.
There doth exist methods by which thou canst seize control of the hours thou dost dedicate to the digital realm, employing simple and user-friendly tools. Yea, even Facebook hath crafted its own tool to restrict the passage of time and reclaim thine hours. Let us delve into this tool and other means by which thou canst curb thy time upon Facebook.
1. Utilize the Time-Restraining Tools of Facebook
Facebook, akin to Instagram, doth offer thee the chance to partake of respite from the social media realm, shouldst thou choose. In a world where social media can strain the bonds of our dearest relationships, ’tis prudent to be discerning in what thou doth see and do upon thine social channels. There doth exist ways to shape thine Facebook feed to thine liking.
By selecting the manner of notifications thou wishest to receive, and by adjusting thy privacy settings to shield thine eyes from vexing or unsuitable posts, thou canst refine thy Facebook feed. Nay, more than this, thou canst set limits upon the time spent using it. Merely journey to thy profile picture on the rightmost side, descend until thou doth find “Settings and Privacy”. A menu shall unveil itself, revealing “Your Time on Facebook.”
In this realm, thou shalt behold a graph displaying the minutes thou dost devote each day to the app, along with the days of the week. Shouldst thou click upon “Manage Your Time”, a “Daily Time Reminder” shall unfurl, notifying thee when the allotted time hath elapsed.
2. Optimize Thy Notification Settings
Within the fold of “Manage Your Time”, thou canst click upon “Manage Your Notifications.” Herein lie options for thee to select which notifications thou dost desire to receive. Comments, tags, reminders, updates from friends, friend requests, as well as events and other announcements await thy choosing.
When thou hast made thine selections, thy feed shall be attuned to thy preferences, bestowing upon thee fewer distractions. ‘Tis hoped that this shall lead to thee spending less time ensnared by the app.
3. Employ Applications to Quell Thy Social Media Usage
Shouldst thou still find thyself struggling to abstain from Facebook’s grasp, fret not, for there doth exist software, in the form of apps and plugins, that can govern the duration thou dost partake of social media. Thou needst only discover the one that doth resonate with thee and install it upon thy devices.
If all else should fail, and thou findest thyself unable to extricate thyself from Facebook’s clutches, the wisest course may be to deactivate or delete it. This shall grant thee a respite to grow accustomed to a life devoid of the app, thus reducing the allure that tempts thee to return.
