Breaking Bad Habits: Amplifying Friction and Eliminating Environmental Cues

Using the inverse laws of behavior change to eliminate compulsive phone checking.

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Make It Invisible: Removing Cues

Keep your smartphone in another room while working; out of sight reduces cognitive craving loops.

Logging out of social media accounts and uninstalling apps adds just enough friction to break automatic impulses.

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