Urge surfing for phone addiction
Use urge surfing to watch the phone craving rise and pass before opening a distracting app.
Quick answer
Urge surfing helps when the phone reflex feels urgent but usually fades if the first opening is delayed.
Practical workflow
Pause before the app, name the urge, breathe once and wait long enough to choose the next action.
Signal to measure
Measure urges noticed, openings delayed and cancelled sessions over seven days.
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FAQ
What first action should I test?
Pause before the app, name the urge, breathe once and wait long enough to choose the next action.
How should progress be measured?
Measure urges noticed, openings delayed and cancelled sessions over seven days.
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