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Home Screen, 6 Apps Only

Phone home screen: 6 tools only (clock, maps, calculator, camera, messages, alerts).

10 min Beginner

Goal

End "zombie unlock": you open phone without intent, surprised to find yourself scrolling.

Steps

1

Create new home screen. Put only 6 tools (no social).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Screen time drops 30-50%.

Evidence base

School: Digital Minimalism / Behavioral Design

Founders: Cal Newport · BJ Fogg (2019)

Newport's "Digital Minimalism" 2019 describes this. BJ Fogg proved adding 1 step of friction cuts automatic behavior 70%.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Home Screen, 6 Apps Only" take?

This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Home Screen, 6 Apps Only"?

Screen time drops 30-50%. In the short term: You open apps with intent only, not reflex.

Is "Home Screen, 6 Apps Only" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Digital Minimalism / Behavioral Design (Cal Newport, BJ Fogg (2019)). Newport's "Digital Minimalism" 2019 describes this. BJ Fogg proved adding 1 step of friction cuts automatic behavior 70%.

Is "Home Screen, 6 Apps Only" suitable for beginners?

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

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