Name: Celine Jan Cuntapay Molero

Age: 16

Height: 5'1"

Birthplace: UST Hospital, Manila City

I also sometimes wonder why I like these media. TikTok, for instance, can keep me scrolling for several hours without feeling bored, except when I’m really sleepy or tired. Another is YouTube, where I watch my favorite vloggers and enjoy their content for hours. I can get information on these apps that may be educational or informative. However, if I had to be honest with myself, their effect on my lifestyle wasn’t good. Instead of doing schoolwork, I chose to procrastinate and watch TikToks for hours, then regret it later while cramming, and the cycle never ends. Until I started to control my screen time by restricting these apps at certain times and practicing discipline. It wasn’t easy at first, and I kept on failing, but as I set my mindset to know my priorities, I learned how to control my social media usage.