How to stop being obsessed with manuscripts status I have two manuscripts with status under review (and a third with ``ready for decision" status). I can't stop refreshing the journals homepage especially the one in the decision status. I know there will be an email. But I feel I'm too much on refreshing. I do check every five minutes or less. 

I do have a conference submission though where I'm not doing any refreshing. I know notifications will be out on a certain date. 

I feel I'm too obsessed. How to stop doing this?
Start on a new paper. 

Fall in love.

See a therapist.

Take up a new hobby or sport. 

Get a dog. 

Talk to your mom/kids.

Re-read Lord of the Rings. 

Design a new course. 

Go for a walk/run/swim/ski. 

Repeat as necessary. 

Not joking here. You are probably just bored. Do something that makes you less bored.