Thoughts on focus

Articles about digital minimalism, how to read more books, and the science of attention.

July 10, 2026 8 min read

The Best App to Block Social Media in 2026 (That You Actually Can't Cheat)

Most blockers fail because you can just disable them. Here's a full comparison — and the one app that makes cheating impossible.

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July 7, 2026 9 min read

How to Build a Reading Habit: The Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)

Why most people fail to build a reading habit, what science says actually works, and how to make it stick without relying on willpower.

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July 3, 2026 7 min read

How to Stop Doomscrolling: 7 Proven Methods That Actually Work

Doomscrolling is stealing hours of your life. Here are 7 science-backed methods to stop — including one that makes social media physically inaccessible.

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May 17, 2026 6 min read

5 Books For Destroyed Attention Spans

Can't read more than two pages without checking your phone? These books are designed to rebuild your focus.

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May 12, 2026 5 min read

Why willpower does not work (and what does)

Stop trying to force yourself off your phone. Learn why environmental design beats raw willpower every single time.

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April 28, 2026 4 min read

I read for 10 minutes a day for 60 days. Here is what changed.

A personal experiment in micro habits. Discover how a tiny daily commitment transformed my entire relationship with technology.

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April 15, 2026 6 min read

The case for reading boring books

Why intentionally choosing slower, more demanding literature might be exactly what your overstimulated brain requires right now.

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