The killer for me is the web browser, that’s how I access Reddit on my phone these days and it can be a big time sink…
I hear Reddit is actually working to help people cut down usage. Worked really well for me. I'm down to 0 hours.
Could you elaborate? What are they doing?
I mostly use it using third party app. I can't do it anymore, so my usage is also down to almost 0 hours.
Whether it's their goal or not, they're succeeding at it well. The number of people I know that gave up and never looked back after they blocked third party clients is quite a bit above zero.
Even inspired one group I interact with to bring back a BBS as an alternative.
if android, blockada has host block feature (similar to editing/blocking via host file on PC)
I know a lot of folks that get this by avoiding device upgrades. If you’re living off of an iPhone 7 with an old os and a brand new battery it’s amazing the things you can’t get addicted to while also still being able to have the modern text and calling capabilities.
Hopefully these people aren't keyholders at any important organizations.
These people make the phone that’s probably in your pocket
An alternative on Android is to hide the app from the drawer. If you have to dig thru Settings > Apps > ProprietaryTimeWaster, you will find you only use it when you really need to. That’s how I basically stopped using Facebook a few years back.
Or, you know, self control. Otherwise it's just a matter of time 'till something else takes the place of your phone.
(I'm ready for the downvotes)
One assists with the other. Alcoholics do better when there's no alcohol in the house