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Phone screen showing time versus brain showing attention capacity
Opinion6 min read

Screen Time Isn't the Problem—Your Attention Span Is

We've been measuring the wrong thing. Reducing screen time without training attention is like cutting calories without exercising. Here's why the focus on screens misses the point.

February 8, 2026Read →
Mind map of interconnected focus strategies
Strategies7 min read

ADHD Focus Strategies That Actually Work (From People Who've Tried Everything)

A collection of focus strategies that have helped people with attention challenges—not as a treatment, but as practical tools. Some might work for you. Many won't. That's okay.

February 5, 2026Read →
Brain neural pathways forming new connections
Training6 min read

How to Train Your Brain to Focus Longer: What Actually Works

After years of failed productivity systems, I finally found an approach to building focus that stuck. It wasn't what I expected, and it started with admitting how bad things had gotten.

February 1, 2026Read →
Apple Watch displaying focus status during a work session
Technology9 min read

Your Apple Watch Knows When You're Distracted (Here's How to Use It)

Your Apple Watch can detect when your focus is drifting—often before you consciously notice. Here's the science behind it and how to turn your wrist into a focus accountability partner.

January 28, 2026Read →
Collection of focus app icons on iPhone screen
Tools6 min read

The Best Focus Apps for iPhone in 2026: A Realistic Guide

I've tried dozens of focus apps over the past three years. Most did nothing. Here's an honest breakdown of what actually works, what doesn't, and which app might fit your specific problem.

January 28, 2026Read →
Heart rate visualization with focus patterns
Science6 min read

How HRV Affects Your Focus (And How to Use It)

I wore an Apple Watch during focus sessions for three months and discovered something unexpected: my body knew when my focus was breaking before I did. Here's what heart rate variability actually tells you.

January 25, 2026Read →
Timer versus brain training concept
Productivity6 min read

Pomodoro Timer vs. Focus Training: Which Actually Improves Concentration?

I used the Pomodoro Technique for two years. It helped me manage time but did nothing for my actual ability to focus. Here's what I learned about the difference between timing focus and training it.

January 22, 2026Read →
iPhone showing blocked apps with Screen Time
Guide7 min read

How to Temporarily Block Apps on iPhone: A Practical Guide

Learn how to block distracting apps on your iPhone using Screen Time, Downtime, and third-party tools. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips for making app blocking actually stick.

January 20, 2026Read →
Abstract visualization of neural pathways resetting
Science6 min read

Dopamine Detox: Does It Actually Work?

I tried a dopamine detox for 30 days. Here's what actually happened, what the science says, and why the popular version of this idea misses the point entirely.

January 18, 2026Read →
Phone glowing in dark bedroom at night
Habits8 min read

The Bedtime Scroll Trap: Why You Can't Stop and What Finally Worked

You know you should stop scrolling and go to sleep. You keep scrolling anyway. After a year of failed attempts, I found the problem wasn't willpower—it was timing. Here's what actually broke the cycle.

January 17, 2026Read →

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