Articles
35 articles on presence, mindfulness and attention.
Why your phone steals your presence
The smartphone is the most sophisticated attention-capture device ever built.
How to reduce screen time without blocking your whole phone
Most screen-time systems fail because they are too rigid. The goal is not to block everything, but to interrupt the automatic loop.
Gratitude as a form of presence
Gratitude is not forced optimism. It's the act of noticing what's already there.
Mindful eating
We often eat in front of a screen, while working or thinking about something else. That's a meal lost, twice.
Mindfulness at work
You don't need to meditate at the office. But you can work differently.
How to reduce your screen time (without willpower)
You don't reduce screen time by trying harder. You reduce it by changing the loop. Here is the method that works when willpower fails.
What is a healthy screen time? (and why averages lie)
There is no magic number of healthy screen time. The honest answer depends on what the screen replaces, not how long you stare at it.
Phone addiction: signs, causes, and how to break the loop
Phone addiction is not a character flaw. It is a behavioral loop that was engineered to repeat. Here is how to spot it and how to break it.
The best focus apps in 2026 (and what actually works)
A clear, honest comparison of the best focus apps in 2026, by category, plus the one mechanism that beats most of them.
The best focus app for studying (study without distractions)
The best focus app for studying is not the one with the most features. It is the one that stops you reaching for your phone every five minutes.
How to reduce screen time without blocking everything
Reducing screen time is not about deleting every app. It is about adding the right friction before automatic loops take over.
Digital detox: a realistic 7-day plan
A digital detox should not be a dramatic retreat. Use this 7-day plan to reduce reflex phone use without disappearing from work or life.
App blockers vs phone-lock: which actually changes behavior?
App blockers can stop access, but phone-lock changes the reflex before access. Here is when each approach works.
Diagnostic quiz
Understand the reflex after reading
Answer 8 questions to understand your scrolling reflex and get one concrete action rule.
The beinstant app is coming.
Two minutes a day to come back to the present moment. iOS beta coming soon.