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A few other suggestions too: - if you need an app, turn off notifications at least (and move it occasionally to another folder) - turn on iOS Screen Time so y
by daniel_iversen 4y ago
A few other suggestions too:
- if you need an app, turn off notifications at least (and move it occasionally to another folder)
- turn on iOS Screen Time so you have that second to re-think if you want to use the app in the first place (pattern interruption)
- turn your phone colors to greyscale - I know it sounds odd but I had it like that for a couple of years or so and it made me reduce phone time, more productive and less stimulated by the phone (even for a good long while after turning it off)
- stevage 4y agoThis one never did anything for me. But then, I was never into scrolling things with pictures, much more into reading text. Do you know why it worked for you?
- miguelazo 4y agoGrayscale also worked for me-- even beyond looking at images (only Wall Street Journal seemed somewhat immune). The lack of contrast or something was just so jarring and served as a reminder that I am trying to stay focused.
- daniel_iversen 4y agoYeah same. In my simple mind I liken modern apps (esp. social apps) a bit like a casino - there's so much colors and "things going on" that it just feels a bit too intense for me over time. And color was one of the few app-configurations (along with muting notifications, adding Screen Time, and maybe complete uninstallation) that I had control over.. at least on the desktop web you can have extensions block some stuff for you. I tried greyscale mode on desktop too btw but to ruin the surprise for you - it SUCKED! :-)