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I've got this new strategy where I just leave a few books around the house and I've building a habit where I just reach for a book instead of my phone.

It's personally been quite effective, albeit very simple.

Funnily enough, I just finished a book without replacing it and I'm straight back on the phone :)

Anyone else try this?

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Interesting idea. I usually have books on the shelf that can be easily reached. Also I read every day, and after a few months it is just a habit. I like the feeling when I focus only on the book. Even though I don't have distraction from tech and other stuff, I have my mind to conquer. So it's easier just to fight with you mind than with mind and tech and all other distractions.

I think I’ve unconsciously started to “plant” books around the house and it works as a primer like - oh that book was interesting I should read it again/something similar.

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