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Quarterly App Audit

“Quarterly App Audit” is a short 40-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Digital & AI domain. Every 3 months, ask per app: "Does it earn its place on my phone?" — delete without hesitation. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Every 3 months, ask per app: "Does it earn its place on my phone?" — delete without hesitation.

40 min Intermediate

Goal

Keep phone as tool, not app supermarket.

Steps

1

Display all apps (screens + library).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

30-50% of apps vanish. Phone faster, battery longer.

Evidence base

School: Digital Minimalism

Founders: Cal Newport (2019)

Newport's "Digital Minimalism" 2019 describes this audit as top tool to prevent "app accumulation".

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Quarterly App Audit" take?

This exercise takes about 40 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Quarterly App Audit"?

30-50% of apps vanish. Phone faster, battery longer. In the short term: You discover you never needed 80% of deletions.

Is "Quarterly App Audit" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Digital Minimalism (Cal Newport (2019)). Newport's "Digital Minimalism" 2019 describes this audit as top tool to prevent "app accumulation".

Is "Quarterly App Audit" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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