You cannot delete an app and leave a vacuum. The thumb will find a new tap target.
Choose friction that feels good
Hobbies that use your hands occupy the same motor loop as scrolling. Knitting, repairing, drawing, and chopping vegetables are surprisingly competitive with feeds.
- A puzzle on the table
- A plant to water
- A recipe with a knife, not a delivery app
Social hobbies count twice
If setup takes 20 minutes, you will scroll instead. Leave the guitar out.
A weekly class or a club is movement, people, and phone-away time. You do not have to be good. Showing up is the health behavior.
