App Pause: Mindful Screen Time
Pause before you open a distracting app
Description
App Pause adds a delay between when you tap a distracting app and when it actually opens. This simple friction creates a 'mindful gap', giving you a moment to catch up with your fingers and ask, "Do I really want to do this right now?".
This pause is just long enough to break the automatic habit loop, giving you the power to either proceed with intention or close the app and get back to your life. It turns a subconscious action into a conscious choice.
I built “App Pause” to solve my own problem. I'd find myself instinctively tapping on social media or news apps, only to snap out of it an hour later, wondering where the time went. I realised the issue wasn't necessarily using the apps themselves, but the mindless, automatic habit of opening them without a second thought. I didn't want a harsh blocker that locked me out completely; I just needed a small nudge.
App Pause is for anyone who wants to be more intentional with their phone. It’s for:
- The Mindless Scroller who wants to cut down on doomscrolling and reclaim their time.
- The Student or Professional who needs to eliminate distractions and stay focused on deep work.
- The Digital Minimalist looking for tools to use their phone more deliberately.
- Anyone who feels their phone is more of a habit than a tool and wants to build a healthier, more mindful relationship with their technology.
Ultimately, App Pause isn't about restriction; it's about empowerment. It’s a small change that helps you make better choices, one pause at a time.
This pause is just long enough to break the automatic habit loop, giving you the power to either proceed with intention or close the app and get back to your life. It turns a subconscious action into a conscious choice.
I built “App Pause” to solve my own problem. I'd find myself instinctively tapping on social media or news apps, only to snap out of it an hour later, wondering where the time went. I realised the issue wasn't necessarily using the apps themselves, but the mindless, automatic habit of opening them without a second thought. I didn't want a harsh blocker that locked me out completely; I just needed a small nudge.
App Pause is for anyone who wants to be more intentional with their phone. It’s for:
- The Mindless Scroller who wants to cut down on doomscrolling and reclaim their time.
- The Student or Professional who needs to eliminate distractions and stay focused on deep work.
- The Digital Minimalist looking for tools to use their phone more deliberately.
- Anyone who feels their phone is more of a habit than a tool and wants to build a healthier, more mindful relationship with their technology.
Ultimately, App Pause isn't about restriction; it's about empowerment. It’s a small change that helps you make better choices, one pause at a time.
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