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My Screen Time Finally Grew Up 

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What app eats up most of your screen time — and do you even feel bad about it?
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My Screen Time Finally Grew Up. If someone had shown me my screen time report a few months ago, WhatsApp and Facebook would have been sitting comfortably at the top. These days, WordPress and Procreate have completely changed that story.

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My screen time report has had quite the personality makeover.

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Not too long ago, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook proudly competed for the top spot. There was always a message to reply to, a reel to watch, or a post to scroll past while pretending I was “just checking something.”

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Now they’ve quietly stepped aside.

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These days, WordPress and Procreate have taken over my screen.

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WordPress has turned into that strict editor who is never fully satisfied. One moment I’m fixing a typo, the next I’m rewriting an entire paragraph because one sentence suddenly feels “not quite right.” Then comes SEO, categories, tags, featured images… somehow a five-minute edit becomes an hour-long adventure.

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Procreate isn’t any better.

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It lures me in with the promise of one tiny change. Just brighten that flower. Adjust one shadow. Make that line a little smoother. Before I know it, I’ve zoomed in so far that I’m perfecting details no one else will probably notice.

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Together, these two apps have mastered the art of making time disappear.

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Every Sunday, my screen time report arrives looking slightly judgmental, as if it’s waiting for me to feel guilty.

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But honestly?

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I don’t.

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I still catch myself opening social media out of habit. Old habits don’t disappear overnight. But more often than not, I find myself returning to WordPress to polish another paragraph or opening Procreate to experiment with a new illustration. That’s a habit I’m actually happy to nurture.

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Because this screen time isn’t leaving me with blurry memories of endless scrolling. It’s leaving me with blog posts I’m proud of, illustrations that make me smile, and ideas that once lived only in my head.

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So yes, my screen time is still embarrassingly high.

It’s just no longer spent watching everyone else’s creativity.

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It’s spent building my own.

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And somehow, that feels like time very well spent.

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Until the next whisper…
—Rajeshwari 🧿💕

© Nihshabd by Rajeshwari

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53 responses to “My Screen Time Finally Grew Up ”

  1. aniruddhakaul Avatar
    aniruddhakaul

    Amazing!! Similar to my screentime shift. Thanks Rajeshwariji you wrote this post! Universe has its own mechanism to send us the messages we need to further our realizations!

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Aww, thank you so much Aniruddha ji! 🤍 I’m so glad it resonated with you. Maybe the universe really does know the right timing. 🦋✨

      Reply
  2. jshreyasha Avatar
    jshreyasha

    Wow. I am still trying to build that habit of just reducing my screen time. But facebook largely dominates. I am trying to get rid of the habit.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      You’ve already taken the first step by being aware of it. 🤍Wishing you all the best you’ll get there!🦋✨

      Reply
  3. unicharles131 Avatar
    unicharles131

    The heavy silence you feel right now isn’t God punishing you with absence—it is God protecting you from a frequency your spirit has already outgrown. Isolation is never a rejection from the Creator; it is the sacred chamber where He strips away who you thought you were to reveal who He authorized you to be. 🙏✨ #DivinePsychology #SpiritualGrowth #Faith #Mindset #InnerPeace

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you

      Reply
  4. Priti Avatar
    Priti

    Well shared 💐 me also same 😂

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Haha! 😂 Looks like we’re in the same boat. Thanks so much Priti! 🦋✨😊

      Reply
      1. Priti Avatar
        Priti

        😁😁

  5. abhinthulasidas Avatar
    abhinthulasidas

    No denying that these devices have become an integral part of our lives , like everyone else I struggle to keep my screen time low

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      I can completely relate. 🤍It’s not easy, but even small changes make a difference over time. 😊🦋✨

      Reply
  6. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    I’ve taken all social media off of my phone which solved a lot of that distraction, but yep, wordPress drives me up the wall sometimes too…..I never know what they’re going to say doesn’t match their standards, if I say a comedian killed it, that’ll get a warning from WordPress…

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Haha, I know exactly what you mean! 😄 Sometimes WordPress moderation can be so unpredictable. 🤷‍♀️

      Reply
  7. Subir Bhattacharjee Subir Avatar
    Subir Bhattacharjee Subir

    hi

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Hii🦋

      Reply
  8. sriwrites Avatar
    sriwrites

    Highly relate to content platforms making time disappear 🙂 It is seriously funny how just fixing one line can swallow an hour just like that, but at least you have something beautiful to show for it at the end. Good read.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Haha, so true! 😄 One tiny edit somehow turns into an hour. But yes, creating something you’re happy with makes it worth it. Thank you!🦋✨

      Reply
  9. samaysakshi Avatar
    samaysakshi

    Great, my screen time was earlier in the order Facebook, WordPress and then Instagram but now Instagram and YouTube, which is the new entrant take maximum time and then come WordPress and Facebook.

    Change is the rule which never changes.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      So true! The apps may change, but change itself never takes a day off. 😊

      Reply
  10. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    cos you wont leave ya phone alone
    ai is shit lazy people
    destroy it now
    phone in car
    hat s on forward
    lose the avatar
    show yourself
    you ll go far
    your disapproving ally
    lmao

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      ✨✨

      Reply
  11. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    What a beautifully honest and inspiring reflection! 🌿✨

    I loved the way you transformed a simple screen-time report into a story about personal growth and creative purpose. Your comparison of WordPress as a demanding editor and Procreate as a perfectionist artist was both humorous and wonderfully relatable. Every creator knows that “just one small edit” can easily become an hour of joyful immersion.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much Verma ji for this lovely comment! 🌸 It makes me so happy that you connected with both the humor and the message behind it. And yes… “just one small edit” is probably the biggest lie every creator tells themselves! 😂 I’m so glad you found it relatable. Thank you for reading so thoughtfully and for your kind encouragement. 💕

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      1. vermavkv Avatar
        vermavkv

        You’re most welcome! 😊
        It was a joy to read your post. You captured the creative process so perfectly that it made me smile. Yes, every creator knows how “just one small edit” can turn into an entire evening! 😄

        Thank you for sharing your talent and bringing a little laughter into our day. Looking forward to reading more of your wonderful posts. 🌸

  12. Brent B Avatar
    Brent B

    Great read ! Screen time is something I need to add to my “macros” that I track to capture my mental health

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you! 😊 I think that’s a wonderful idea. Screen time says a lot about how we’re spending our mental energy, not just our time. I hope it becomes one of those little habits that brings more awareness than guilt. 🌸

      Reply
  13. Beaton Avatar
    Beaton

    My screen time is largely dominated by the platform formerly known as Twitter… but partly thats because I am manage some social media accounts there and its where I get the greatest referral traffic for my blog..
    Next to that WP dominates my screen time.
    ~B

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      That makes perfect sense! 😊 If it’s helping you manage your accounts and bringing readers to your blog, then it’s definitely time well spent. And yes, WordPress seems to have a way of claiming the rest of our screen time too! 😄🌸

      Reply
  14. DimmaJo Blog Avatar
    DimmaJo Blog

    It’s so funny how these devices are made to assist us, but now they are literally controlling us because we allowed it. Thank you for sharing this amazing, thoughtful post, Nihshab

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much! 😊 Isn’t it ironic? The very devices meant to save us time often end up demanding so much of it. 😄 I’m really glad the post resonated with you. Thanks for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. 🌸💕

      Reply
      1. DimmaJo Blog Avatar
        DimmaJo Blog

        My pleasure, always

  15. Nusrat Khan Avatar
    Nusrat Khan

    I too feel Rajeshwari,wordpress is a better option than facebook and insta,at least we read and write something.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      I feel the same Nusrat 😊 WordPress gives us the space to slow down, read, reflect, and create instead of just scrolling. That’s what I love most about it. 🌸

      Reply
  16. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    I agree! We’re creating reading materials for ourselves when we will get retired.🤭 I like reading my thoughts over and over again. I’ll be surprised years from now that, ‘what? This is what I’ve written in my 30s.’🤩 Lovely answer, Rajeshwari.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Haha, I love that thought Hazel! 🤭 You’re absolutely right we’re creating little time capsules for our future selves. 😄 And yes, I can already imagine us rereading our old posts years from now, smiling, cringing a little, and wondering, “Did I really write that?” 😂 Thank you! I’m so glad my answer resonated with you. 🌸💕

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      1. Hazel Avatar
        Hazel

        Yeah, we did!🤭 my pleasure, Rajeshwari.

  17. thetravelingtaylorsofficial Avatar
    thetravelingtaylorsofficial

    ‘WordPress as that strict editor who is never fully satisfied’ is painfully accurate — the five-minute typo fix that spirals into tags, SEO and featured images is a rite of passage. But I love where you landed: screen time spent building your own thing rather than watching everyone else’s is a completely different kind of tired. That reframe alone makes the ’embarrassingly high’ number feel earned.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you! 😊 I’m so glad that part resonated with you. “A different kind of tired” is exactly how it feels. WordPress certainly knows how to turn a five-minute edit into an hour-long adventure! 😄 But you’re right when the time is spent creating something that’s truly your own, it somehow feels worthwhile in the end. Thank you for such a thoughtful comment. 🌸

      Reply
  18. Rupali Avatar
    Rupali

    Happy blogging and keep smiling!

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much🦋✨

      Reply
  19. Vijay Srivastava Avatar
    Vijay Srivastava

    Beautifully written, Rajeshwari. What touched me most is that your screen time has not really decreased it has simply found a higher purpose. There is a profound difference between consuming endless content and creating something that carries a part of our own soul. WordPress and Procreate are no longer just apps for you; they have become spaces where thoughts take shape and imagination finds a voice. When time is spent creating rather than merely scrolling, it ceases to be wasted it becomes an investment in one’s own growth. Wishing you many more words, colours, and creations that inspire others. Keep creating!
    Vijay Srivastava

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Vijay Ji, Thank you so much for your thoughtful words. 😊 I smiled all the way through your comment. I especially loved your thought that creating gives screen time a higher purpose it beautifully captures what I was trying to say.

      Your kind encouragement means a great deal to me and reminds me to keep writing and creating with joy. Thank you, as always, for your warmth and generous support. 🙏🌸

      Reply
  20. enchantingalpacab4ef77d0a1 Avatar
    enchantingalpacab4ef77d0a1

    echak

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      ✨✨

      Reply
  21. iamfoolz Avatar
    iamfoolz

    Funny how the same hours feel lighter when they end with something you created. That is time well spent.

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Exactly! There’s a special kind of satisfaction that only creating something can bring. 😊✨

      Reply
  22. gc1963 Avatar
    gc1963

    Well done! Creativity is really paying…

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much! 😊 That means a lot to me. 🌸🦋

      Reply
  23. Ayan Bhatti Avatar
    Ayan Bhatti

    Wow 👏

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      Thank you so much🦋✨

      Reply
  24. daneelyunus Avatar
    daneelyunus

    I use mainly WordPress to write and read blogs and use LinkedIn Facebook, Instagram to promote my blogs

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    1. nihshabdblog Avatar
      nihshabdblog

      I agree Daneel ji✨! WordPress is a wonderful place for writers, and social media certainly helps bring more readers to our blogs. 😊🦋

      Reply
      1. daneelyunus Avatar
        daneelyunus

        Yes u rite 👍

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