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Tips and ideas on productivity, focus and better time management

What Are the Benefits of Taking a Break from Social Media

Ping! Another notification. Another reason to check your phone. Another 15-minute scroll session that somehow turns into an hour. It’s a cycle we all know too well. Over one-third of participants in a study showed signs of social media addiction. Most weren’t heavily addicted—but mild addiction? That was the norm. Social media keeps us perpetually […]

What are the Benefits of Blocking Distracting Apps and Websites

Be honest—how many times have you “just checked” social media, only to surface 45 minutes later in a black hole of viral videos and trending memes? It happens. And it’s killing your productivity. The truth is, these online distractions aren’t just minor annoyances. They’re focus assassins. Every notification, every irrelevant tab, every impulsive scroll session […]

How to Break Away from Your Phone

You wake up and don’t immediately grab your phone. No mindless scrolling. No checking notifications before your feet even hit the floor. Sounds impossible? It’s not. Taking control of your screen time can have a huge impact—stronger relationships, sharper focus, and lower stress levels. Research links excessive phone use to reduced productivity and weaker personal […]

How to Block Instagram on Computer and Mobile

Instagram is one of the most powerful social media platforms, famous for its basic but intriguing ability to let users share their lives through photos and videos. Sprout Social estimates that 2 billion monthly active users have logged into the site since it was first launched and they visit to see friends, brands and cultures […]

How to Block Snapchat on My Phone and Computer

Snapchat, one of the world’s most popular multimedia messaging apps, has more than 400 million active users per day (source: Statista). It makes sharing of photos and videos effortless for users. But despite its many nice-sounding applications, sometimes it can distract us from routine tasks and have a negative effect on our productivity. People are […]

Shopping Addiction Quiz: Uncover Shopping Addiction Causes and Impacts

If shopping regularly ruins your day or takes up more of your budget than you expect, maybe it’s time to look into it. Doing an “Am I a shopaholic?” quiz could give you insights about your purchasing habits. It’s a custom quiz that includes questions about whether or not shopping habits have gotten overwhelming. Reflecting […]