Original source: https://dachi.substack.com/p/2-eight-cognitive-biases-harming

I’m working on an app that encourages you to reflect on how you’re feeling before opening apps like Instagram or Reddit.

The idea is to make you stop for a second and think about why you’re about to scroll.

For example, are you feeling anxious, stressed, or just bored?

Do you think a quick moment like this could help you use social media more intentionally? I’d love your thoughts!

P.S. If you’ve got ideas or feedback, I’d be happy to hear them!

Hi r/OfflineDay,

I’ve built a simple app to help reduce screen time and make unplugging easier. It’s an app/website blocker with 3 modes:

1. Timer – Block distractions for a set time (e.g. offline day).

2. Schedule – Block during specific hours (e.g., bedtime).

3. Limit Blocking – Cap daily usage before blocking kicks in.

Wishing you an easy and enjoyable time unplugging! 🌱

🔗 Lockchest on the App Store

If this post doesn’t align with the spirit of the subreddit, please let me know, and I’ll delete it immediately.

This week’s Offline Challenge is to keep your phone out of the bedroom. Last week’s poll revealed that many of us keep our phones nearby at night, which can disrupt sleep quality and make it harder to wind down before bed. While this might seem like a tough habit to break at first, many people find that it quickly becomes easier with just a little effort. This challenge is a great way to encourage better sleep hygiene and create a more restful environment.

We all know that screens can impact our sleep, but it’s easy to get stuck in a loop of just scrolling! I’m curious: Do you use technology like phones, tablets, or TVs in your bedroom before sleeping?

Do you feel like screens or tech might impact your sleep? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments!

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We’re bringing back weekly challenges, starting with one of our past favorites! Going for a walk while being fully present is something we don’t do often enough in our always-online world. It’s a refreshing reminder of how enjoyable life can be beyond screens. Let your mind wander, take in the sights, and embrace the moment.

We’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions for future challenges!

Hey everyone! We’d love your help gathering stories and insights from you to help us better understand and improve the way we think about screen time and community well-being.

It’s crazy to consider that many people born (even before) 2009 might never have spent a full day of their lives without their computer, iPad or Screen. We’re curious – have you, or someone young in your life, ever gone 24 hours without screens?

We’re especially interested in hearing about:

• Why you/they chose to go screen-free
• What the experience felt like – rewarding? hard? unexpected?
• Any takeaways or surprises that came up along the way!

Let’s share some thoughts and stories.

OfflineDay

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I am offline unwillingly for 4 days now! I feel so disconnected, so left out. I would love to play my favourite video games or just mindlessly chat with friends. Now i cant do none of that cause mobile data is costly

I did it!! Although as it was my first , I did cheat a little. I decided to have a no-phone day. It felt strange not having a phone attached to me, but I quickly got used to it. During the evening, I turned off the internet and watched normal TV. It was absolutely dreadful. When I went to bed I took a digital watch with a light button so I could see what time it is. I might carry on doing this because when I woke up, I didn't start scrolling immediately like normal.

In the morning I did cheat and turned in my phone for 20m because I didn't want to lose my 600+ days Duolingo streak. Next time, I will do this on the computer. Speaking of computers, I was already logged on to WhatsApp so I did read some messages which REALLY helped alleviate the feeling of FOMO. Although this could be seen as cheating, my goal was to go phone free and tbh it helped relieve the need.

Mostly, it was enjoyable, I read on my e-reader for the first time in ages and it was lovely. I am glad I did it and will definitely do it again. Next time, I will go 100% internet free. One step at a time.

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built this screen time calculator to see how much time you'll spend on your devices in your lifetime. Plus how much time you can save if you make the right habit changes

it's so nuts that YEARS of our life can get lost to this stuff (and already has)

hope it helps someone

https://www.randymginsburg.com/screen-time-calculator/