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5. Optimize the home screen

This is simple:

- Only put the apps you need on the home screen

- Choose a basic background

This will keep you focused and less tempted to pick up your phone.

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1. Delete the unneeded

Go through each app and ask yourself 2 questions:

1. “Do I overuse this app?”

Yes? Delete it.

2. “Does this app help me and do I need it?”

Yes? Keep it.

But what if you want to take self-control out of the equation?

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2. Download an app-blocker

You’d be surprised how many times you unconsciously check your apps.

Downloading an app like Freedom can be a lifesaver.

Freedom allows you to block specific websites and apps at certain times.

This trick alone will save you hours of wasted time....

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4. Lock it up and throw away the key

Even if you use parental controls, you can still access the apps if you use your password.

Unless…

You generate a random passcode, write it down, and give it to someone.

Now you can only access the apps when you absolutely have to.

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ALAN WATTS

Modern systems of communication are an extension into the external world of man's nervous system.

ALAN WATTS

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Phone Addiction Rescue

Phone Addiction Rescue

Here’s 6 tips to break your phone addiction and stop wasting your life.

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3. Make it difficult

Disable app stores and use parental control.

iOS — Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions again. 

Now, go to iTunes & App Store Purchases and disable App Store installations.

This will completely hide the App Store from your phon...

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Take Back Control

6. Turn off notifications

Notifications are just distractions draining your mental energy.

Get rid of them.

You won’t miss them and you’ll be more present with:

- Your work

- Your family

- Your friends

Take back control of your life.

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Conclusion

Conclusion

How to break your phone addiction:

1. Delete the unneeded

2. Download an app-blocker

3. Make reinstalling difficult

4. Throw away the key

5. Optimize the home screen

6. Turn off notifications

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Tips To Reduce Notifications On Your Phone

Tips To Reduce Notifications On Your Phone

  • Remove all unnecessary items from the home screen to reduce your need to check for notifications.
  • Use a bland background.
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Step 3: Rearrange your remaining apps

Step 3: Rearrange your remaining apps

A big part of why you waste so much time on Instagram is because Instagram is accessible.

Never put an app you don’t want to use on the home screen. Any apps on the home screen are going to get used more than apps on any other page.

Instead of deleting apps, hide the ...

Change Your Environment

Our environment has a great influence on our behavior. For example, if you mute and put away your phone while working or studying, you will be less tempted to look at it. 

Associate your environment with a specific task. Re-arrange everything you want to focus...

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