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Conversation: TikTok will now give you badges for limiting your doomscrolling Crunch

A: Hey there! Have you seen the latest news about TikTok?

B: No, what's up?

A: They're introducing some cool new digital well-being features to help users like us feel better!

B: That sounds good. What kind of features are we talking about?

A: Well, there's an affirmation journal with over 120 positive prompts for setting your intentions for the day. Plus, a background sound generator that plays calming sounds like rain or ocean waves!

B: Oh, that could be helpful when I need to relax. What else?

A: There's also a breathing exercise module and a screen time management page redesign with content from creators who talk about limiting screen time and customizing your feed.

B: That sounds like a good plan! And what about those badges they mentioned?

A: Yeah, they're giving badges to people who use TikTok within limits, especially teens. You can earn them by completing different missions, like avoiding using it at night or setting a daily screen time limit.

B: Interesting! I wonder if I can get one of those badges...

A: They're testing it now, so we'll see soon enough! They found that overly restrictive tools can have a negative effect on teens, so they're being careful not to make things too strict.

B: That makes sense. Well, I think these changes are great! Let's hope they help everyone feel better.

A: Definitely! They also launched new parental control tools in July, which is good for the young ones. Other tech companies like Meta and YouTube have been adding safety tools too.
Summary
TikTok introduces digital well-being features for users: affirmation journal, background sound generator, breathing exercise module, and a redesigned screen time management page. Additional features include badges for responsible usage, especially for teens, and parental control tools launched in
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/11/18/tiktok-will-now-give-you-badges-for-limiting-your-doomscrolling/#conversation

Date: Nov. 19, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-19

Created: 2025/11/19 16:42

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:53

Last Read: 2025/11/19 17:14