Why can’t we stop scrolling? Liezel van der Westhuizen explains the neuroscience behind doomscrolling and how Swiitch helps break the habit, boost focus, and reduce digital burnout in a simple, practical way. You check your phone for a second and suddenly twenty minutes are gone. Sound familiar? This feature unpacks the psychology behind why we get stuck in scrolling loops and why traditional solutions often fail. Instead of relying on willpower alone, a new wave of tools is introducing intentional design to help break automatic habits and bring awareness back into everyday behaviour.