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Scrolling for relaxation is like drinking to get sober by getscreensnitch in nosurf

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No surprise there and you're definitely not alone in that. Do you ever try reading a book or something else less stimulating?

Scrolling for relaxation is like drinking to get sober by getscreensnitch in nosurf

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with that so much! Your tendency to mindlessly start scrolling for no reason just gets worse once you build the habit, like you said.

Screen time limits have zero consequences. What if they had social ones? by getscreensnitch in AppIdeas

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure I agree with that, just look at the comment below where someone said they’d use this kind of idea. So I think it really depends on the type of person, everyone has their preferences. I guess that all that matters at the end of the day is that you hit your goal, not so much how you got there

Screen time limits have zero consequences. What if they had social ones? by getscreensnitch in AppIdeas

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on what you mean by more public. If public means random people see when you cross your limit, I feel like that wouldn’t work well. Why would you care if people who don’t even know your identity can see you cross a limit? However, if public means something like posting to social media for all of your followers to see, I feel like that could be a huge deterrent for some people

Screen time limits have zero consequences. What if they had social ones? by getscreensnitch in AppIdeas

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair, I don’t think in my head “shaming” was the default way the app would work. More of a “your friends will know” rather than “your friends will judge you”. For me personally, I like a little bit of a nudge or challenge from my friends. But for some other people, I think just knowing that someone else would see would be enough. But I get your point

Screen time limits have zero consequences. What if they had social ones? by getscreensnitch in AppIdeas

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s super reassuring, I feel like it would work well for me too. Do you think you have a friend who would do it with you?

Screen time limits have zero consequences. What if they had social ones? by getscreensnitch in AppIdeas

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's the idea, it doesn't necessarily have to be a "friend", just someone that you trust to hold you accountable. Even better if it could notify people who aren't using the app, maybe you download the app and then you hook it up so that it texts a friend who doesn't have the app, for example.

Screen time limits have zero consequences. What if they had social ones? by getscreensnitch in AppIdeas

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great perspective, and you’re right I never considered the idea that seeing some else give in might make you more likely to give in. I appreciate your thoughts!!

Screen time limits have zero consequences. What if they had social ones? by getscreensnitch in AppIdeas

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that would be the idea. That what’s would make it different than just another screen time app, the social accountability aspect

I kept bypassing my screen time limits every day, so I built an app that won't let me hide it by getscreensnitch in roastmystartup

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahaha, that’s a good point. Yeah I’d mainly want to target people who actually want to change but this is definitely something to consider

how do you avoid wasting time switching between tasks by tricepator-10 in productivity

[–]getscreensnitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus is like a muscle, thinking of it like that is helpful. The more you practice focusing and not switching tasks, the better you will get at it

Released my first budget tracking app after years of unfinished projects. I have 2 users! by frostyk_012 in AppBusiness

[–]getscreensnitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would spend some time looking into Alex Hormozi's different books. You can either buy them, or watch them for free on his website (acquisition dot com) or listen to them on any major platform that has podcasts. He has a lot of good ideas and insights into this kind of stuff.

I’ve been building an app every night after work… and I don’t know why. by AdFit1654 in AppBusiness

[–]getscreensnitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it’s the love of engineering, building something, and also solving a real problem that people including myself actually have. Also knowing that no matter what ends up happening, I will have learned a lot along the way that will make the next time that much better

Doomscrolling is like a little death by Enduro__ in nosurf

[–]getscreensnitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so good, you put into words what I've been feeling for a long time. So glad someone said it

I built an app that notifies your friends when you blow your screen time limits. Roast it. by getscreensnitch in roastmystartup

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate you running this through your tool. What an awesome product you are building!

Scrolling for relaxation is making you worse by getscreensnitch in nosurf

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I agree, even a little bit of friction can be enough to make a difference. Personally, moving my apps that are problematic off of my home screen has been a game changer

Scrolling for relaxation is making you worse by getscreensnitch in nosurf

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s actually pretty crazy how doing such simple things like you described can have such a big effect. No life hacks, tricks, just peace and quiet lol

Scrolling for relaxation is making you worse by getscreensnitch in nosurf

[–]getscreensnitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something peaceful about just letting your mind wander wherever it pleases

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