This comment might come of as apathetic or dismissive or something, but I actually think there's a beautiful golden nugget of truth in what you just said.
I agree with you on the content creation part. I've found that working on your own stuff, be it creative or business-related will naturally cause you to focus your internet time on a specific topic of research.
That alone can go a long way towards fighting the instinct to open up the laptop or phone and surf idly; a terrible habit that we've likely all developed.
Now, if only I could put my phone down while I'm eating meals...