10 Tips to overcome music addiction

Start tracking your music listening habits.

Reflect on why you defer to music and try fixing the problem.

Calculate the number of hours you listen to music each day and try to cut back one day at a time.

Try shifting on to a different source of entertainment or distraction.

Try to give it all up for a day or two and just be with yourself and your thoughts.

Connect with nature, listen to the peace and calm rather than the loud noises in your ear.

Concentrate on the task at hand, do not put your earphones on while doing other tasks.

Set a limit to your music listening for the day.

Whenever you feel like listening to music, go to your friend or a family member and try talking to them instead.

Consider talking to a professional.