Hello 👋 Refocus is an application that allows you to block apps & websites. It uses Apple's Screen Time technology. Please check it out, and send feedback! https://t.co/h1JZAJMIE9
@MaiaDunphy The refocus app is great, can selectively block apps for a period, saves the temptation of coming on here when you have a spare 5 min. Have been regularly using it specifically to ween myself off this cess pit
📲 What's The Best App Blocker?
I recommend searching "website blocker" or "app blocker" on your App Store to find what works best for you. Refocus is an app blocker that's designed with these principles in mind: https://t.co/iEzwm1dHs6
🧵Tired of Mindless Scrolling? Add 5 Seconds of ‘Friction’
Most people don’t use app blockers effectively. They start with heavy restrictions, then quickly delete the blocker because it’s too frustrating. The cold turkey approach rarely works. Fortunately, there’s a better way.
📉 Friction: How To Lose A Billion Dollars
Still doubt that app blockers reduce engagement? Try asking the CEO of TikTok to block the app every 5 minutes, requiring users to open a separate app ("The TikTok Unblocker") to continue. They’d never do it—it would cost them billions because people would stop using TikTok so much.
For more:
- Download Refocus (an app blocker): https://t.co/2ljDf8sLAH
- Learn how to use app blockers: https://t.co/rzTlennP7j
- Same information in an article form: https://t.co/D7VEZhePRW
🌄 Tip 7: Explore offline activities
This might sound obvious, but if you have nothing better to do than to check the phone, of course you will check the phone! The phone offers excellent entertainment, so you need to consciously choose to replace it with other activities.
Consider these suggestions to start with:
• Sports
• Nature walks (e.g., hiking)
• Reading books