I’ve been trying to be more honest with myself about how I use my phone. Not in a strict way, just noticing how easily a few minutes turn into an hour without really meaning to.
I tried setting limits, being more disciplined, but it didn’t change much. It just made me realize how automatic it all is. So I started doing something simpler.
One hour a day without my phone. No notifications, no checking anything.
The first few days were surprisingly uncomfortable. Not boredom exactly, more like a constant urge to reach for something. But after a while, that hour started to feel different. Quieter, more intentional, like a small part of the day actually belongs to me again.
I ended up building something small around this idea just to keep it consistent. It’s more like a daily commitment than an app.
I am curious how others approach this.
I'm not really addicted to my phone. Most of the day I don't even know where it is. I am however a bit addicted to my laptop/desktop, but that's easier to avoid since it's location-dependent — I usually go on daily walks/jogs. Since there's also some external stimuli (people, weather, dogs, etc) it's much easier to keep the internet off my mind entirely.
If it's safe to do so, going on walks without the phone could be a good way to start a habit like this, IMO.