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these apps are designed to addict you - you're not gonna be able to stop out of pure willpower. you need to make them inaccessible to you. delete the apps off your phone and use a website blocker to block them on your computer. then set a timer and read until the timer is done. try to focus completely on reading, if you break focus it will be difficult to get back into it. repeat every day until you're finished the book. this is the only method i've used that actually works. you are capable and you can do this!!!
Mar 7, 2025
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๐The phone is my biggest enemy.. and time. But if I can push thru the initial discomfort of doing any activity not related to my phone.. I think the edge subsides and time slows down. I experience That most often when I try to get back into reading. all I can offer is to cast ur phone aside if u havenโt already, even if itโs just for an hour or two in ur room while u try Out ur hobbies elsewhere. best of luck <3
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๐กBy reading the title you might ask how such thing is possible ? if you want to increase your attention span, first thing to do is to let go of your phone right ?
Well yes and no.
Your phone can definitely be used in your favor !
- On your phone, set up a Focus mode where only important apps can be on your home screen once you activate it.
- Depending on the apps, use them wisely and try your best to search what interest you the most, for exemple :
Youtube : search video essays about subjects that interest you
Audible : to be able to listen to books
Spotify : to listen to your songs while reading a book or an E-book
- Set the greyscale, less colors = less interest to hold the phone
- A focus mode with only the note app on the home screen, start typing on that screen your thoughts, give up to boredom - yes, you should give up and accept the boredom you created on your phone in order to increase the attention span-
- Do not Disturb can be your friend, with less noise -notifications- you would be less interested in visiting the apps.
With those baby steps, you could eventually start detaching yourself from your phone.
As an alternative, use social media on your laptop and you will discover how less interesting are they on the desktop version, Tiktok desktop version is hard to navigate on site, instagram desktop version is boring, replace that navigation with articles to read, video essays on youtube -yes, video essays again-
And lastly -the hard mode- is to go out with your phone, however keep the wifi/mobile data OFF :), set a focus mode titled -digital camera- with only the camera app on your home screen, that way you can enjoy your walk and use your phone to take pictures.
With those baby steps, you could eventually start detaching yourself from your phone.
As an alternative, use social media on your laptop and you will discover how less interesting are they on the desktop version, Tiktok desktop version is hard to navigate on site, instagram desktop version is boring, replace that navigation with articles to read, video essays on youtube -yes, video essays again-
And lastly -the hard mode- is to go out with your phone, however keep the wifi/mobile data OFF :), set a focus mode titled -digital camera- with only the camera app on your home screen, that way you can enjoy your walk and use your phone to take pictures.
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๐Iโve been struggling with phone addiction recently (ironic, but I feel like this is more like journaling, like a gratitude journal in a way, anyways), so much so, that I downloaded a damn app to block instagram, because the default apple screen time blockers are too easy to bypass. And still I find myself picking up my phone. Ideally, I would like to stop this habit, which will take some work. So for now, I have been aiding myself by redirecting the habit. I pick up my phone and instead, and I read a little.
I was really against ebooks before, but I just had to give them a good old try. And I really enjoy it now! It is specially great that I can get these books for free from my library!
Seriously, give it a try. A good way to start reading again. Reading is good for you ๐
I was really against ebooks before, but I just had to give them a good old try. And I really enjoy it now! It is specially great that I can get these books for free from my library!
Seriously, give it a try. A good way to start reading again. Reading is good for you ๐
Jul 18, 2025
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had a deep talk with my mom on the phone the other day and left feeling enlightened
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๐ซงSorry this is so long ๐
I have straight, fine hair and I currently use the Herbal Essences rose hip shampoo. It's really great at adding shine and making my hair smooth and soft (also smells yummy ๐). I've also used the Maui Moisture lightweight hydration shampoo (the pink bottle) and liked it.
Another thing that has been a game-changer for my hair is double shampooing! Because my hair is so straight and fine, it gets oily very quickly. I discovered double shampooing recently (which is just shampooing twice) and it gives my hair a little volume and it can last longer without looking greasy. I do every other day!
For conditioners/leave-ins I highly recommend anything with jojoba oil! My hair LOVES it and since I'm assuming we have similar hair types yours might love it too.
This is an add-on but the Tsubaki Fino hair mask is affordable and makes my hair sooooo shiny!
I have straight, fine hair and I currently use the Herbal Essences rose hip shampoo. It's really great at adding shine and making my hair smooth and soft (also smells yummy ๐). I've also used the Maui Moisture lightweight hydration shampoo (the pink bottle) and liked it.
Another thing that has been a game-changer for my hair is double shampooing! Because my hair is so straight and fine, it gets oily very quickly. I discovered double shampooing recently (which is just shampooing twice) and it gives my hair a little volume and it can last longer without looking greasy. I do every other day!
For conditioners/leave-ins I highly recommend anything with jojoba oil! My hair LOVES it and since I'm assuming we have similar hair types yours might love it too.
This is an add-on but the Tsubaki Fino hair mask is affordable and makes my hair sooooo shiny!
Mar 5, 2025