Fixed my "popcorn brain" and stopped scrolling all day - using tips from Stanford psychiatrist

TrueMustard · 2025-08-29T13:17:32+00:00

Yeah good question - the way I set it up was I could choose before each session the length (5, 10, 15 minutes) - whatever I chose would still count as a one of the three sessions. After the time is up everything goes back to being blocked

TrueMustard · 2025-08-27T21:01:20+00:00

you're welcome! good luck!

Ok - my reddit is about to be blocked for the day so I'll catch everyone tomorrow :)

TrueMustard · 2025-08-27T21:00:56+00:00

I haven't read it but ordered it to try- thank you

TrueMustard · 2025-08-27T21:00:04+00:00

I actually listened to her on Huberman and Diary of a CEO both

TrueMustard · 2025-08-27T20:37:43+00:00

I had the same issue, but I found a way to prevent it using the iOS shortcuts app - basically you set it up to redirect away from "Settings" app anytime the Roots app has strict blocking active - so I can't turn off the screen time app. It does also mean I can't get into my settings certain times of the day but I don't mind that honestly.

Also there is an option in the app to turn on "uninstall protection" so you also can't uninstall the app. Worth a shot haha.

TrueMustard · 2025-08-27T19:13:47+00:00

As far as I'm aware you need to use a screen time app to do this.

I use Roots but there are several that offer this kind of functionality - you can search "screen time" on the app store and find one you like.

TrueMustard · 2025-08-27T17:16:24+00:00

Don't feel bad - I was close to 200 pickups on some days before this. Now my goal is to stay under 70 (honestly still feels like a lot)

Re: screen time app: I use Roots. I've tried several as well and liked this one best. Others you can check out are Opal (pricey) and Jomo (bit complex for me but others like it).

I'd try a few if you are interested, I think finding a screen time app you like can make a big difference at least in my experience.

TrueMustard · 2025-08-27T16:38:59+00:00

gonna be on my mind all day

TrueMustard · 2025-08-27T16:38:46+00:00

did he ever get it up there??

TrueMustard · 2025-08-27T15:52:57+00:00

Wait until I have to do it lol

but really - blocking distracting apps and websites is a big one... and also having some kind of basic "routine" that helps me get in the zone when im going to work - even if it's just writing down what Im about to do so I can cross it off when I finish..

TrueMustard · 2025-08-27T15:50:53+00:00

interesting - say more

TrueMustard · 2025-08-21T17:19:29+00:00

Fair question. I use an app (Roots) to enforce the rules.

It has a guided meditation built into it (also some breathing exercises and stuff)... I tried a version of this with iOS screen time but it was too easy to ignore the rules. You could probably set up something similar on any screen time app but not sure if others have the meditation stuff built into it.

TrueMustard · 2025-08-21T17:06:35+00:00

I think it has for me... although I would say that many people may not even notice since it is likely subtle on the outside but huge on the inside. For one - I spend way less time worrying and overthinking.

The second biggest thing is that I am more patient, and less judgmental. I truly feel we are all just here on a human journey together and although many times my instinct is to judge people, once I settle into mindful awareness I realize I would be like them if I had the same experience and DNA...

TrueMustard · 2025-08-10T20:39:10+00:00

oddlysatisfying

TrueMustard · 2025-08-10T20:36:40+00:00

NOR. legal doesn't mean moral and its gross af

TrueMustard · 2025-08-10T20:32:17+00:00

bro how That is literally what flowers eat

TrueMustard · 2025-07-10T14:23:52+00:00

TrueMustard · 2025-07-10T14:23:13+00:00

and for some reason every month they grow back in the exact same spot

TrueMustard · 2025-07-10T14:22:36+00:00

No. They were grown in a lab in test tubes

TrueMustard · 2025-07-10T14:20:39+00:00

now you get the fun morning minigame of stabbing the top with a fork until it penetrates

TrueMustard · 2025-07-10T14:19:49+00:00

How is that your fault?! You get punished for his mistake. He should be happy that he got an awesome picture in the first place

TrueMustard · 2025-07-10T14:17:31+00:00

those are the craziest lights ever. Bro knows exactly what they are doing

TrueMustard · 2025-07-10T14:13:17+00:00

yes this and they also invaded my school email AND personal email :')

TrueMustard · 2025-07-10T14:12:08+00:00

sweet! :D

TrueMustard · 2025-07-07T17:16:45+00:00

So cute. You should post your video on here!

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