Summary of "You don't have time because you're doom scrolling"

Key wellness / self-care + productivity strategies

Reframe “not having time”
- Compare time use: check your screen-on time and notice how much it’s eaten by doom scrolling.
Use the “same hours, different spending” mindset
- You don’t get more time than others—you spend it differently.
Audit your calendar (especially “off hours junk”)
- Don’t treat large blocks as immutable.
- Review both:
  - Work-hour commitments
  - Off-hour time drains
Challenge automatic/assumed commitments
- Just because something is scheduled doesn’t mean it’s untouchable (e.g., those “must-have” meetings).
Choose higher-value activities to protect mental energy
- Make space for hobbies that expand horizons and motivate you (example mentioned: exploring Linux/tech).
Take control via small, direct decisions
- If you run a business (or manage your life), the actionable lever is how you allocate time—e.g., decide you’ll stop doing low-value things that you’ve been tolerating.

Tomorrow: decide to remove or reduce scheduled items that are no longer worth your attention, starting with the “stuff” you’ve been classifying as unavoidable.