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Apps That Will Help You Unplug
Most of us love our smartphones – and many people use them extensively. According to a report, the first 10% of consumers touch their phones several times a day. Usually, individuals often get distracted by phone games. Especially some addicting games from HappyChick Emulator. Imagine what your life would be like if your time had not been taken up by your phone. Are you more effective in the workplace? Have stronger relationships with friends? Would you be able to finish a book finally?
Technology companies nowadays are starting to consider the addictive factor of smartphones and developing more technology that is human-focused. Although using technology to separate from technology may seem paradoxical, it will still be efficient given the power the technology holds in our lives. Here are some of the apps that will help you get started on your unplugging journey.
Space
‘Space’ makes a short pause for you before you even get that instant gratification from an addictive app. When you use space, a relaxing blue screen will show up motivating you to take two deep breaths before you open an app of your choice. There is a circle on the screen that expands and contracts along with your breathing, which will help you slow down and focus your attention on nowness.
RescueTime
Want to know how much time you currently spend on websites and apps? RescueTime allows you to keep track of information. The dashboard keeps track of your productivity by showing graphs of usage per hour and day on your laptop screen. And RescueTime Premium blocks websites that also tend to distract you and alerts you when time is running out for a particular site.
Offtime
Offtime is for those who are in need of digital or social media detox. Keeping track of your time and enabling your phone into ‘do not disturb’ mode are two of the main features. Also, It gives you the ability to create a VIP contact list so that important people can contact you while you are offline. And if there are some apps in which you need to constantly access, you can create a list to use during your “free time.”
Freedom
Freedom app will completely block your network, applications, or websites of your choice so you can focus on your job without any distractions. You can decide the time period, select the applications or websites you want to block, and get to work.
ClearLock
This app offers you to block a specific application within the set time. Just make sure you don’t have a take one last look in Twitter because ClearLock won’t allow you access until the set time elapses.
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