Diana Hill and Katy Bowman, in their book 'I Know I Should Exercise But 44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them,' highlight how scrolling on phones can exacerbate stress and reduce physical activity. They propose retraining our brains to prefer movement, which triggers a steadier release of dopamine and other neurochemicals that alleviate anxiety and fatigue. By adopting the concept of psychological flexibility from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), individuals can learn to manage urges to scroll by substituting movement, fostering resilience and enhancing overall wellbeing.
'Movement gives more than it takes; you just have to learn to choose it. Psychological flexibility helps retrain your brain to prefer movement over scrolling for stress relief.'
'Surfing the urge to scroll involves noticing impulses to grab your phone, taking a pause, and opting for movement, fostering emotional and psychological resilience.'
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