Screen Time Resources and Tools

Choose the resource by what keeps happening

Problem Start here Why this fits

You do not know where the time goes Screen Time Calculator Turn rough daily use into a weekly number and one first high-risk app limit.

One feed takes over short breaks Doom Scrolling Calculator Estimate the feed loop, then set a trigger rule instead of a vague promise.

You need a one-week reset Digital Detox Checklist Use sequential actions with completion criteria, replacement tasks, and a review step.

Your phone feels visually noisy Minimalist Phone Setup Sort visible tools, hide triggers, choose iPhone or Android friction, and review the setup after one week.

The phone keeps following you into bed Bedtime Phone Use Plan Set a charging place, useful-access exceptions, app rules, replacements, and a recovery step.

Private rules keep failing Accountability Guide Write the agreement, check-in cadence, exception boundary, and recovery plan.

Short-video apps are the main issue on Android Android Scroll Guard Guide Compare feed-level guarding, full-app blocks, timers, replacement tasks, and accountability.

Your blocker rules are too vague or too strict App Blocker Setup Worksheet Choose blocklists, allowlists, schedules, exceptions, strictness, replacement tasks, and review signals.

Want a number to start with?

Use the Screen Time Calculator to estimate weekly phone time, or the Doom Scrolling Calculator when the problem is a specific feed loop. Both turn the result into a daily high-risk app limit.

Want to compare blocker types?

Use the App Blocker Accountability Matrix to compare hard blocking, friction pauses, friend accountability, task replacement, competitions, and intentional unlocks before choosing a setup. If the rule keeps becoming a private promise, use the Screen Time Accountability Guide to write the agreement, check-in cadence, and override plan. If the problem is Reels, Shorts, TikTok, or another short-video loop on Android, use the Android Scroll Guard Guide to decide between feed-level guarding, a full-app block, timers, and replacement tasks.

Need a student or study setup?

Start with Reduce Screen Time for Students when the goal is a school-week phone plan for homework, meals, bedtime, and logistics. Use App Blocker for Studying when the problem is a single focused study session. If the problem is late-night scrolling, use the Bedtime Phone Use Plan to set charging rules and useful-access exceptions. If the study plan needs another person involved, pair it with the accountability worksheet instead of creating a broad promise to use the phone less.

Want a one-week reset?

Use the Phone Addiction Self-Audit Worksheet when you need to score the loop first, the Minimalist Phone Setup when the launch surface itself is noisy, the Digital Detox Checklist when you need the shortest execution path, the Weekend Phone Detox Plan when you need a 48-hour reset, or the 7-Day Phone Detox Challenge when you want a daily worksheet. Each one turns the reset into small actions instead of another article.

Start with the problem you actually have

Most screen time advice fails because it treats every phone habit the same. These guides split the problem into clearer paths: full digital detox, phone detox, app blocking, short-form video control, and accountability. Pick the path that matches where your day usually slips.

Why BreakAway's approach is different

BreakAway pairs restriction with replacement. When a distracting app opens, it puts a task, reminder, reflection, friend check-in, competition, or intentional unlock in front of the habit. That is more useful than advice that only says to delete apps or use willpower.