Day 12 of 45
0 days read · no streaks, just days
Day 12 of 45 · 0 days read · no streaks, just days
Phase 2 · Break
Day 12: Fill the empty block
“One thing is sure, you simply cannot cut-off and keep that block of time of your day empty.”
An empty hour pulls the old habit back in. Decide in advance what fills it.
In Castelo's trial, people who went offline spent more time socialising in person, exercising and outdoors, and the authors link those shifts to the improvements. Removing a habit leaves a gap; replacing it fills the gap.
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If phone or social media use is seriously affecting your sleep, studies, work or relationships, or you feel low or unsafe, please talk to a professional.
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- NIMHANS Service for Healthy Use of Technology (SHUT clinic), NIMHANS Centre for Well Being, BTM Layout, Bengaluru: 080-26685948, nimhans.wellbeing@gmail.com.
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