To start with, recognizing that you have an addiction is an important step in making positive changes in your life. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:
1. Acknowledging the consequences: Reflecting on the negative impact your addiction has on your family life, relationships, and your overall well-being. Understanding the consequences can help motivate you to make a change.
2. Setting goals and creating a plan: Defining clear and achievable goals for yourself. For example, you might aim to limit your entertainment time each day gradually. Developing a plan to gradually reduce your time spent on that entertainment you want to eliminate. Start by setting specific limits on how much time you allow yourself each day, and gradually decrease it over time. You can also try scheduling other activities or hobbies to fill up your free time; whatever interests you, whatever you find engaging and fulfilling. This can help replace your addiction with healthier habits. Consider activities like exercise, reading, learning a new skill, or spending quality time with your family and friends.
3. Practicing self-care: Taking care of your physical and mental well-being.This can include getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, managing stress etc.
4. Avoiding triggers and temptations: Creating a supportive environment by eliminating the presence of the options that tempt you. You can even delete apps in order to reduce the temptation to engage in your addictive behavior.
Overcoming addiction takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself and celebrate your progress along the way.