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Zero Red Badges

“Zero Red Badges” is a short 8-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Digital & AI domain. Disable all red count badges on app icons — they are engineered to trigger OCD reflex. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Disable all red count badges on app icons — they are engineered to trigger OCD reflex.

8 min Beginner

Goal

End the "rule of red numbers" over decisions to open apps.

Steps

1

iPhone: Settings > Notifications > each app > disable "Badges".

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You open apps with real intent ("I want to message Ahmed") not reflex.

Evidence base

School: Persuasive Tech / Behavioral Design

Founders: BJ Fogg · Tristan Harris (2009)

BJ Fogg's Stanford Persuasive Tech Lab 2009 studied how visual cues (badges, red, numbers) trigger automatic behavior.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Zero Red Badges" take?

This exercise takes about 8 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Zero Red Badges"?

You open apps with real intent ("I want to message Ahmed") not reflex. In the short term: "Zombie unlock" (unlocking with no reason) drops 60-80%.

Is "Zero Red Badges" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Persuasive Tech / Behavioral Design (BJ Fogg, Tristan Harris (2009)). BJ Fogg's Stanford Persuasive Tech Lab 2009 studied how visual cues (badges, red, numbers) trigger automatic behavior.

Is "Zero Red Badges" suitable for beginners?

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

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