Welcome to another Reddit RoundUp where I answer this week's top Reddit questions on mental health, exercise, and productivity.

Honestly, I overstretched myself this week at work, at the gym, and on my personal projects. So, there's not going to be a long intro to today's email cause I'll be using the weekend to recover

In today's RoundUp:

1. How does one even stop scrolling? 💀💀💀
2. Has your mental health improved after stopping watching the news?
3. Why do I always feel too tired to exercise?

How does one even stop scrolling? 💀💀💀

Stopping the endless scroll is tough, but here’s a quick list of tips that might help:

1. Find something better to do. If you have something more rewarding or meaningful than scrolling, you’ll naturally spend less time doomscrolling.
2. Add friction to your scrolling habit. Log out of your social media apps every time you’re done. The more effort it takes to log back in, the less likely you are to mindlessly scroll.
3. Curate what you see. If you must scroll, make it intentional. Use features like Twitter lists or follow specific subreddits on Reddit to focus on things you genuinely care about.

I’ve been off other platforms like Instagram and Facebook for ages, but I know they’re some of the hardest to quit because they only have algorithmic feeds (I think) they are designed to keep you hooked indefinitely.

Above all, it’s worth stepping back and asking yourself if doomscrolling is really how you want to spend your time.

Has your mental health improved after stopping watching the news?

Absolutely. Cutting back on news has helped a lot, though it’s not like I’ve completely stopped. Let me explain.

Watching or reading news—especially online news—is closely tied to the algorithms that keep you engaged. The more you scroll and interact, the better they learn what you like, dislike, and what triggers you. Remember that all platforms are incentivised to keep you scrolling, so they serve up more of what grabs your attention, usually with triggering content or whatever that's sensational enough to keep you hooked, which will mess with your mental health over the long term.

That said, I don’t avoid news entirely. I’ll scroll through Reddit in the evenings just to catch up on what’s happening. Sometimes I find things interesting, but most of the time, what’s viral or sensational isn’t actually important to me. Most of the time, my life would not have changed had I stayed ignorant.

Whenever I’m back at my parents’ place, I like flipping through their newspaper - they're the only people I know who still pay for a physical subscription. While it's old school, I like it because it's a more contained experience and I'm honestly glad they're (hopefully) not doomscrolling for their news.

The overall mindset I try to apply to my daily news consumption is to keep it limited and intentional which has been much better for my mental health.

Why do I always feel too tired to exercise?

The first step is to rule out any underlying medical issues. Chronic exhaustion isn’t normal and could signal something deeper, like nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, or other health concerns. I’d strongly recommend getting some basic blood work done, including tests to check your hormone levels.

Assuming your health checks out, let’s address the fact that you're probably just not motivated enough to exercise.

Exercise isn’t always fun. I don’t wake up feeling excited to work out either. Most of the time, it's something I see on my schedule, I do it, and I (hopefully) feel better afterward.

Try reframing how you view exercise. Ask yourself: is it tied to your goals in a meaningful way? For me, as I approach 30, I’ve started noticing the little signs of aging—gaining weight more easily, feeling slower—and those things push me to stay consistent.

I know these signs will only get worse with time, and I don’t want aging to define what I can do with my life. That’s a strong motivator for me, and it might help you to find your own "why" too.

Ultimately, the key is showing up. Start small if you need to, but don’t let exhaustion—real or imagined—become a permanent barrier

That's all for today's RoundUp!

Nicholas Ng