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Notes on focus, habits, and breaking the scroll.
Screen Time not working? Why the limit never sticks
iPhone Screen Time limits are easy to ignore. Here is why they fail, the settings that make them stronger, and what to use when they are not enough.
How to stop doomscrolling: a system, not willpower
Doomscrolling is a loop of cue, scroll and small reward. Here is how to break each part of the loop with changes that take minutes to set up.
How to reduce screen time: 7 changes that last
Practical ways to reduce screen time on your phone without going cold turkey. Start with the apps that cost the most and build from small wins.
How to block apps on iPhone (and make it stick)
Three ways to block apps on iPhone: Screen Time, Focus modes and a dedicated blocker. What each one is good for, and why most people end up turning them off.
How to block apps while studying (and actually focus)
A simple study setup: block distracting apps for focused blocks, take planned breaks, and lock the phone until your study tasks are done.
Why most app blockers fail (and what fixes it)
Every blocker gives you the off switch, so you use it. Atomic Blocker hands the switch to a friend. Here is why that one change is what makes a block actually hold.