Imagine life if you chose differently 10 yrs ago.

Instead of rigid annual budget: rolling 4-quarter forecast, refreshed quarterly.

Set a clear limit but offer an acceptable alternative — "No throwing, yes to the sponge ball."

Enable grayscale mode — colors designed to addict you vanish, phone becomes just a tool.

Delete social apps (not just deactivate the account) for a full 30 days, with a conscious reintegration plan afterward.