Habits
Social Media Friction Layer
A social media friction layer adds steps before impulsive scrolling—off home screen, grayscale, or lockbox—paired with a replacement ritual at the same cue.
A social media friction layer adds steps before impulsive opens—apps off the home screen, grayscale mode, logged-out browser-only access, or a physical timer lockbox for evening hours. Friction targets automatic thumb loops, not intentional catch-up with friends.
Combine with a replacement ritual like a five-minute walk or paper book at the same cue.
Common questions
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Is deleting apps better than friction layers?
Deletion works for some; friction layers preserve intentional access while blocking autopilot. Try friction first if you need apps for work or family groups.
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