You can turn on reminders to take regular breaks while you are using Instagram. These break reminders will show up after you spend a certain amount of uninterrupted time (in one session) on Instagram. If you choose to turn this setting on, you can decide how often you want to see the reminder.
You can dismiss the reminder by tapping Done if you want to keep using Instagram.
Ideas for your break
Here are some tips from experts for what you can do on your break:
- Take a few deep breaths
- Write down what you are thinking
- Listen to your favorite song
- Do something on your to-do list
Note: The
daily time limit feature is a reminder for longer periods of time added up during the day, while the reminder to take breaks is for shorter periods of uninterrupted time spent on Instagram.
To turn on or change how often you see break reminders:
Tap
or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
Tap
in the top right.
Below How you use Instagram, tap Your activity.
- Below How you use Instagram, tap Time spent and then tap Break reminder.
- Select how often you want to see the break reminders.
- Tap Turn on at the bottom.
To turn off break reminders:
Tap
or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
Tap
in the top right.
Below How you use Instagram, tap Your activity.
- Tap Time spent, then tap Break reminder.
- Tap No time limit.
- Tap Done.