Mindful scrolling without deleting apps
Turn scrolling into an intentional action by adding a pause before the feed opens.
Quick answer
Mindful scrolling starts before the feed, because once the feed is open the habit is already harder to interrupt.
Practical workflow
Pause before social apps, name the reason for opening and close the app when there is no clear purpose.
Signal to measure
Measure named openings, shorter sessions and fewer automatic feed checks.
Related pages
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FAQ
What first action should I test?
Pause before social apps, name the reason for opening and close the app when there is no clear purpose.
How should progress be measured?
Measure named openings, shorter sessions and fewer automatic feed checks.
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