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Soft addiction

Soft addictions are activities that you do too often, without even realizing it! They can be things like playing video games, scrolling through social media, spending too much time on the internet, or watching TV. These activities can be fun and enjoyable, but when you do them too much, it can be hard to break the pattern. When people get “addicted” to something, it means that they can’t seem to stop doing it, even though it’s not good for them. Soft addictions can be hard to overcome, but it is possible with a bit of self-discipline and hard work.
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