The BlockSite Blog

Tips and ideas on productivity, focus and better time management

How to Block YouTube

YouTube, the world’s largest video platform, hosts billions of videos and is accessed by millions daily. The necessity to moderate or limit access to this online video sharing website and app is underscored by the significant amount of time users, particularly younger audiences, spend on the platform. Here are two key statistics that highlight this […]

Why You Need a Digital Detox and How to Do It Properly

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by constant notifications and screen time, especially in our hyper-connected society. On average, we spend around 6.5 hours on the internet every day based on research done by Global Web Index. This is why we all need a digital detox. Taking a break from devices can help restore your balance […]

How to Stay Focused When Studying and Improve Your Academic Performance

Are you aware that students can only focus on average for about 10 to 15 minutes? It’s a common issue faced by students from all corners of the Earth. That’s based on a study posted in the American Journal of Physiology. The yearn to concentrate when studying is real, but distractions are even more tempting. […]

How to Reduce Digital Distractions for Enhanced Focus and Productivity

From social media notifications to endless emails, our focus is constantly being hijacked, leading to decreased productivity and a sense of overwhelm. According to the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment, a majority of U.S. teenagers reported academic performance issues correlated with digital distractions in class. But what exactly are these digital distractions, and how […]

The Most Blocked Websites of 2023

At BlockSite we are focused on making sure you are set up to have the most productive days whether you’re studying or or at work. It’s been reported that the average internet user spends approximately 6.5 hours a day online, which is a lot of time to get great work done, so long as it’s spent […]

Phubbing: A Mindless Habit That Can Ruin Relationships

There’s a growing social problem these days and it’s called “phubbing”. This silent yet powerful behavior affects personal relationships more than anything else does today, and it is indicative of our ambivalent attitude towards digital technology and how it shapes social interaction. What is Phubbing? Phubbing, a term derived from ‘phone’ and ‘snub,’ refers to […]