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Habits·Oct 28, 2026

Why Do I Keep Checking My Phone? The Habit Loop Explained

Most phone checks aren't triggered by notifications. How the checking habit works (cue, routine, reward) and why adding effort at the moment of the urge helps.

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Habits·Oct 26, 2026

Apps That Make You Earn Screen Time: Do Challenges Work?

Why apps that make you earn screen time with push-ups, puzzles or mini-games can work, what the research on friction shows and how the formats compare.

5 min read

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