Sturdy Blog

Digital focus,
without the pretense.

Honest writing about doomscrolling, why productivity tools keep failing you, and what Timmy the gorilla does differently.

How to Stop Doomscrolling: The Accountability Approach

You know the pattern. One click to check the news becomes forty minutes of global catastrophe and outrage. Blockers don't fix it โ€” they just move the problem. Here's what actually works.

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Why App Blockers Don't Work (And What Does)

Cold turkey blocking creates override fatigue within days. Understanding why blockers fail โ€” and what the research on behavior change actually says โ€” changes everything about how you approach screen time.

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Digital Accountability: The Missing Piece in Screen Time Management

Screen time stats show you the numbers. They don't stop you at 1 AM when your willpower is depleted. Accountability is what's missing โ€” not more data, not harder blocks.

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