Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

KoeiNL t1_jbngt5y wrote

Just read when you want to?

8

LordFondue OP t1_jbnhm17 wrote

you never just, fiddle with your phone for 15 mins, and the next thing you know, the books sit in your bag or bookcase the next 6 months?

−1

Ireallyamthisshallow t1_jbnle3x wrote

If a reminder is all you require, just set a calendar alert on your phone for the same time every day.

If you need to precisely track time, use a stop watch on your phone.

You don't need anything fancy for what you're asking there. Beyond that it's simply self-control. It may also be worth asking the question if you really want to read? Something you enjoy shouldn't really take that much motivation to want to do.

5

kaysn t1_jbnoxrk wrote

You've identified the problem. So make some effort to stop doing that. Practicing self control will do more wonders than another app on your phone.

If you must have a passive aggressive reminder. Setup one using Google Calendar or Apple Calendar. Block off a specific time of day and allow notification to remind you of the task. There is also Apple Reminder or Google Task.

2

Zanish t1_jboicpb wrote

You can set up time limits on apps. Say 15 min, then you won't get stuck in the infinity pool. Apps are designed to keep you engaged so it's not necessarily your fault. Googles digital wellbeing is how you can do it on Android, I don't know Ios

1

htl5618 t1_jbpdzpg wrote

Seems like you identified the problem. Uninstall all distraction apps, turn off all notifications.

1