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Practical, honest writing on screen time, focus and habit building — from blocking apps by time and place to breaking the late-night scroll. New guides every week.

Sleep & habits · 6 min read

How to stop checking your phone at night

Why the habit sticks, and how to break it with separation, friction, and anchors — what actually works when willpower runs out.

Apple Health · 5 min read

A screen time app that works with Apple Health

Workouts and mindful minutes count toward your goals automatically — effort you already made, finally on the scoreboard.

Guides · 6 min read

How to block apps on iPhone at a specific time & place

Screen Time, scheduled Focus modes, and the automatic way — three approaches, from built-in to fully hands-off.

Focus & ADHD · 5 min read

An app blocker built for ADHD & deep work

Willpower-based blocking fails ADHD brains. Place-and-time anchors remove the decision to focus.

Comparison · 7 min read

ReclaimOn vs Opal, Freedom & one sec

A fair, side-by-side look at how the popular iPhone app blockers differ in approach, triggers, privacy and price.

Guide · 6 min read

The best app blocker for iPhone in 2026: what actually works

What to look for, why most blockers fail to build habits, and how blocking by place and time changes the game.

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