Social media addiction is no easy thing to quantify, but there are some very clear signs – check off how many of these signs of social media addiction you are guilty of.

Beating social media addiction is not something that can be done overnight; it requires a reevaluation of your digital-life balance, and this is something personal to you.

There are some steps you can take to reduce your use of and dependency on social media, and to help you take control back.

If you’re reaching for your phone at all hours of the day and feel like your life is ruled by likes and follows, there’s help! I put together a list of 12 ways to limit your time on social media and prevent it from taking over your life.

01. Set time limits

02. Take days off

03. Unfollow accounts

04. Choose your platforms wisely

05. Block out social time

06. Start a new hobby

07. Build an in-person community

08. Don’t mix business with pleasure

09. Use scheduling apps

10. Link directly to groups

11. Manage notifications

12. Delete or deactivate your accounts

These 12 tips can help you be more intentional with your social use so you can shift your focus to what matters most.