Guides
Screen time advice that lives in the real world.
Practical notes on blocking distracting apps, using iPhone Screen Time well, and adding enough friction to turn an impulse into a choice.
Habit guide
How to stop opening TikTok on autopilot
You do not have to swear off short-form video forever. Start by catching the exact moment your thumb tries to open the app without asking you.
iPhone setupHow to block distracting apps on iPhone without going full lockdown
A calmer way to use app limits when you still need access to messages, maps, work tools, and the rest of actual life.
ComparisonScreen Time vs app blockers: what actually helps?
Apple's built-in Screen Time tools are useful, but they are not the only shape a phone boundary can take.
Put a pause before the next scroll.
Download Blob from the App Store and choose which apps should ask you to find x first.
