The Stimulus Blog

Guides on digital wellness, screen time management, and building healthier relationships with technology.

Reduce screen time without blocking apps
Philosophy

How to Reduce Screen Time Without Blocking Apps

Why restriction fails - and how a reward-based approach creates lasting change in your relationship with technology.

10 min read
App that limits social media gradually
App Reviews

App That Limits Social Media Gradually: Why Gradual Beats Cold Turkey

Looking for an app that helps reduce social media without quitting overnight? Here's what actually works.

9 min read
Dopamine detox app guide
Science

Dopamine Detox App: The Complete Guide to Resetting Your Brain

What the science actually says about dopamine detoxing, what works, and which apps can help.

14 min read
ADHD phone addiction and focus
ADHD Strategies

ADHD Phone Addiction: How to Focus When Your Brain Craves Stimulation

Why standard advice fails for ADHD, and strategies designed to work with your brain's unique wiring.

15 min read
How Stimulus works - tapering model
How It Works

How Stimulus Works: The Tapering Model for Screen Time

A different approach to screen time. Earn points through healthy activities, spend them on apps you love.

8 min read
For people who can't quit social media
Digital Wellness

Can't Quit Social Media? You Don't Have To

The internet says "just delete the apps." Here's a more realistic approach for people who won't quit.

10 min read
Stop doomscrolling before bed
Sleep & Habits

How to Stop Doomscrolling Before Bed

It's 11 PM. You're in bed. You'll just check one thing. An hour later, you're still scrolling.

9 min read
Reduce TikTok without deleting
App Guides

How to Reduce TikTok Usage Without Deleting It

TikTok is designed to be addictive. Here's how to use it less without giving it up entirely.

8 min read
Why screen time limits don't work
Digital Wellness

Why Screen Time Limits Don't Work

Apple gave us Screen Time in 2018. We're still addicted to our phones. Here's why.

10 min read
Dopamine detox vs dopamine balance
Concepts

Dopamine Detox vs Dopamine Balance

One is a dramatic intervention. The other is a sustainable lifestyle. Here's the difference.

9 min read