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A time sink ,  time-waster is an activity that consumes a significant amount of time, especially one which is seen as a wasteful way of spending it. Although it is unknown when the term was coined, it makes an analogy with heat sink. In the era of internet ,social media like instagram, facebook, reddit, also youtube so the reality is that they all are distraction ,these companies like meta and other social media app need our attention period for earning money so they make algorithm for users to make addictive and the movement when you addict users use their phones 3-10 hours per day and it is a serious issue.

Activities where we waste our time

In video games

 consider the trade-offs of these activities, including gaming: you’re neglecting your friends, family, your mental and physical health, as well as your career. If that’s the case for you, then gaming is a waste of time – just like any other activity with the same trade-offs would be to this extent.

In social media apps

the average time spent online peaked in Q2 2021 and Q3 2021, at 417 minutes (six hours and 57 minutes) per day. On average, internet users worldwide spent 399.5 minutes every day online in 2022. In comparison, the average in 2021 was 415.5 minutes—16 minutes more. According to a survey conducted on social media usage across India in October and November 2020, the majority of respondents across all generations spent more than six hours per week on social networking sites.

In overthinking

Overthinking can be a hard habit to break. You might even convince yourself that thinking about something for a really long time is the key to developing the best solution. But that’s usually not the case. In fact, the longer you think about something, the less time and energy you have to take productive action. Overthinking can affect how you experience and engage with the world around you — preventing you from making important decisions, keeping you from enjoying the present moment and draining you of the energy you need to handle daily stressors,” explains Dr. Fowler.

watching youtube

In 2019, this number clocked in at 39.7 minutes per day. This rose to 43.7 minutes a day in 2020, a 10.1% rise and the largest annual increase expected between 2019 and 2024. Analysts say this is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which social media usage surged. Summary: Researchers have found a link between frequent YouTube usage and increased levels of loneliness, anxiety, and depression, especially among viewers under 29.

How to stop wasting the precious time

#1. Make a plan with an approximate idea of how long a task may take and your priorities. Figure out the most productive schedule and consider how you prefer to work. For instance, are you most effective during the first hour of your day?

At the same time, be flexible and adaptable. Focus on completing the most complex tasks first.

#2. Smartphones are a significant distraction device. Once you open your cell phone, it can be difficult to resist checking notifications, text messages, social media, etc. Consider enabling Do not Disturb mode or setting your phone to silent during the work day.

#3. Successful people do not waste time. Success can also mean something different for everyone. But no matter what your version of success is, some time-wasting habits hold you back from any type of success in life. You are more likely to achieve worthwhile goals if you have good habits.

Now I want share a wonderful quote ,the best quote on time “If you want life to roll by without accomplishing anything you want, simply keep throwing away your time. You will never get it back.” 73. “One thing is for sure, procrastinators waste the most precious asset a human can have: time.”