We all know the feeling: mindlessly scrolling through Instagram, losing track of time, and feeling strangely exhausted afterward. 





But have you ever stopped to think about the actual distance your thumb travels on this digital adventure?

Take a quick guess:

01

Number

Here's a tip that might lead you to the answer

02

Number

The Correct Answer is 1000 Swipes

Let’s put that into

Perspective

Perspective

03

Number

If we assume that for every 5 seconds of social media usage, a person scrolls an average of 30 cm.

we can say that 6 cm is scrolled every second

Source: https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/app-scrolling-distance/

let's math it up!

04

Number

Based on the worldwide average time spent on social media, daily average scroll distance estimates to

1854

1854

FEET

FEET

05

Number

That's more than

6TIMES

The height of Statue of Liberty

06

Number

That’s almost equivalent to running

HALF MARATHON

every month

HALF MARATHON

every month

06

Number

In your lifetime you will cover distance equivalent to

MOON CIRCUMFERENCE

MOON

CIRCUMFERENCE

WHAT IF

You could see the distance you scrolled on instagram or any other social media in real time as you are scrolling through your feed?

Let’s solve this with

Ridiculous

design

Ridiculous

design

Your thumb deserves a medal for its hard work, but it also deserves a break. By utilizing this feature and developing healthy habits, you can reclaim control of your scrolling and create a more balanced relationship with technology.

Imagine a dedicated section within Instagram that provides a detailed map of your digital expeditions.

Empower yourself to make mindful choices about your social media use by understanding your scrolling habits.

Reflecting on these habits can help you identify opportunities to take breaks and engage in more fulfilling activities.

great job!

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