{"id":185431,"date":"2025-11-19T17:21:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/tiktok-encourages-us-to-disconnect-from-tiktok-without-leaving-the-platform\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T17:21:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:21:09","slug":"tiktok-encourages-us-to-disconnect-from-tiktok-without-leaving-the-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/tiktok-encourages-us-to-disconnect-from-tiktok-without-leaving-the-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"TikTok Encourages Us to Disconnect from TikTok Without Leaving the Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Today there is an asset that is almost as valuable as our money: our attention.<\/strong> Apps and services are continually vying for our focus, often employing dark patterns to keep us engaged. One of the most notorious attention-eaters in recent years is TikTok, which has even contributed to the rise of the term “doomscrolling.” However, the platform is now taking steps to help its users combat these tendencies.<\/p>\n

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Wellness News on TikTok<\/h2>\n

Recently, TikTok announced new initiatives aimed at “relaxing, disconnecting, and building healthier digital habits.” This includes a new section called ‘Time and well-being’<\/strong>, where users can track their app usage time and access additional exercises designed to promote a healthier digital lifestyle.<\/p>\n

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While TikTok previously allowed users to monitor their usage time and set daily limits, the revamped section features enhanced functionalities aimed at encouraging disconnection.<\/p>\n

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Among the new features is an affirmations journal, where users can express their feelings and choose to share them. Additionally, there’s a dedicated meditation section offering guided breathing exercises and relaxing sounds. To further promote engagement, TikTok has introduced various badges that users can earn by exploring settings and watching informative videos on healthier digital habits.<\/p>\n

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Disconnect from TikTok, But Without Leaving TikTok<\/h2>\n

TikTok aims to prevent users from getting trapped in a cycle of ‘doomscrolling’ by offering tools for disconnection\u2014right within the app itself. This is a cleverly designed approach.<\/p>\n

Moreover, many of these tools are imbued with a strong gamification aspect<\/strong>, which ironically may lead to increased screen time and foster new habits of continued engagement with the app. For instance, sharing “daily affirmations” or earning medals for task completion extends the time spent on TikTok.<\/p>\n

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These updates come at a critical time amidst growing discussions about the impact of technology on adolescent mental health<\/strong>. Countries are increasingly considering radical solutions, like banning social media for users under 16.<\/p>\n

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Furthermore, AI companies are under scrutiny, especially following sensational cases like the suicide of a teenager that raised questions about the role of platforms like ChatGPT. While prevention strategies are being introduced, the effectiveness of these measures remains a topic of debate.<\/p>\n

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Cover image | Cottonbro Studio, Pexels<\/a><\/p>\n

In Xataka | People Blaming ChatGPT for Causing Delusions and Suicides: What’s Really Happening with AI and Mental Health<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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