u/Delicious_Metal3805

I’m 18 and I genuinely think I’m addicted to social media, and it’s causing me to procrastinate and delay the future I actually want.

I’ve tried detoxing before and had a few days where I completely stopped using it. During that time I felt better and more focused, but after a while I slowly went back to my normal habits.

The thing is, I don’t even enjoy scrolling anymore.

I actually enjoy entrepreneurship and building things. I want to work, create, and write my own story instead of constantly watching other people live theirs. But somehow I still end up wasting hours online and putting things off.

I keep telling myself I have time because I’m young, but deep down I know I’m just delaying progress and avoiding the work that would actually make me feel fulfilled.

Has anyone else dealt with this? How did you stop using social media as an escape and become more consistent and focused on your goals?

I’m 18 and I genuinely think I’m addicted to social media, and it’s causing me to procrastinate and delay the future I actually want.

I’ve tried detoxing before and had a few days where I completely stopped using it. During that time I felt better and more focused, but after a while I slowly went back to my normal habits.

The thing is, I don’t even enjoy scrolling anymore.

I actually enjoy entrepreneurship and building things. I want to work, create, and write my own story instead of constantly watching other people live theirs. But somehow I still end up wasting hours online and putting things off.

I keep telling myself I have time because I’m young, but deep down I know I’m just delaying progress and avoiding the work that would actually make me feel fulfilled.

Has anyone else dealt with this? How did you stop using social media as an escape and become more consistent and focused on your goals?

I’m 18 and I genuinely think I’m addicted to social media, and it’s causing me to procrastinate and delay the future I actually want.

I’ve tried detoxing before and had a few days where I completely stopped using it. During that time I felt better and more focused, but after a while I slowly went back to my normal habits.

The thing is, I don’t even enjoy scrolling anymore.

I actually enjoy entrepreneurship and building things. I want to work, create, and write my own story instead of constantly watching other people live theirs. But somehow I still end up wasting hours online and putting things off.

I keep telling myself I have time because I’m young, but deep down I know I’m just delaying progress and avoiding the work that would actually make me feel fulfilled.

Has anyone else dealt with this? How did you stop using social media as an escape and become more consistent and focused on your goals?

I’m 19 and I keep having this thought process of: “I have time. I’ll start after college. I’ll wait a bit longer. I’ll start tomorrow.”

The frustrating part is I’m self-aware enough to know this thinking is hurting me. It’s not that I actually believe waiting will magically help — I know I’m just delaying things and making excuses.

But even knowing that, I still end up doing it.

I think part of me feels like because I’m young, there’s no urgency yet, so I keep pushing goals forward instead of taking action now. Then time passes, I feel guilty, promise myself I’ll change tomorrow, and repeat.

I’m not even expecting overnight success — I just want to stop wasting time and actually build momentum.

Has anyone else been stuck in this cycle where you know exactly what you’re doing but still can’t seem to change it? What actually helped you break out of it?

I’m at a point where I need to decide what direction to fully commit to and I’d genuinely appreciate advice from people who’ve been through this.

Right now I run a web design agency with a friend, but it’s been very on-and-off. He talks about the goals and agrees with the vision, but the actions don’t really match it consistently. To be fair, mine haven’t either lately. We’ve gotten some results, but it doesn’t feel like there’s real momentum or obsession behind it.

I’m basically done with studies now and I know I want to go all-in on business. The main things I actually enjoy are:

• building things with AI (mostly using Claude/tools like that)
• creating content
• documenting progress/journey online
• marketing

What I’m considering is shifting away from the traditional agency model and focusing more on:

• building some kind of AI software/app/company
• growing a personal brand on TikTok by documenting the process
• making marketing/content my core skill
• using that audience + skillset to eventually scale products

The thing stopping me is that everyone always says “stick to one thing” and not to switch paths too often. So part of me feels like leaving the agency would just be me chasing another shiny object instead of committing.

But at the same time, I’m honestly more energized by the AI/software/content path than I am by doing client websites and sales calls forever.

I don’t mind trial and error or failing for a while. I just don’t want to waste years making the wrong move because I got distracted or impatient.

For people who’ve built businesses before:

• Would you stay with the agency and evolve it into AI services/software later?
• Or would you fully pivot into the AI SaaS/content route if that’s what genuinely motivates you more?

I’d appreciate honest advice.

I’m at a point where I need to decide what direction to fully commit to and I’d genuinely appreciate advice from people who’ve been through this.

Right now I run a web design agency with a friend, but it’s been very on-and-off. He talks about the goals and agrees with the vision, but the actions don’t really match it consistently. To be fair, mine haven’t either lately. We’ve gotten some results, but it doesn’t feel like there’s real momentum or obsession behind it.

I’m basically done with studies now and I know I want to go all-in on business. The main things I actually enjoy are:

• building things with AI (mostly using Claude/tools like that)
• creating content
• documenting progress/journey online
• marketing

What I’m considering is shifting away from the traditional agency model and focusing more on:

• building some kind of AI software/app/company
• growing a personal brand on TikTok by documenting the process
• making marketing/content my core skill
• using that audience + skillset to eventually scale products

The thing stopping me is that everyone always says “stick to one thing” and not to switch paths too often. So part of me feels like leaving the agency would just be me chasing another shiny object instead of committing.

But at the same time, I’m honestly more energized by the AI/software/content path than I am by doing client websites and sales calls forever.

I don’t mind trial and error or failing for a while. I just don’t want to waste years making the wrong move because I got distracted or impatient.

For people who’ve built businesses before:

• Would you stay with the agency and evolve it into AI services/software later?
• Or would you fully pivot into the AI SaaS/content route if that’s what genuinely motivates you more?

I’d appreciate honest advice.