“Reclaiming Your Attention: A 30-Day Plan to Break Up with Your Phone”
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Title: How to Break Up with Your Phone
Author: Catherine Price
Category: Personal Growth, Focus, Habits & Productivity
Have you ever felt like your phone is running your life? In this episode, Sam and Sophie dive into Catherine Price's 'How to Break Up with Your Phone,' exploring why we're so hooked and how to reclaim our attention.
They unpack the attention economy, dopamine loops, and the concept of supernormal stimuli—explaining why our phones are engineered to be irresistible. The episode walks through Price's 30-day recovery program, including the Week-Long Breakup, turning off notifications, using grayscale, and creating phone-free zones. Sam and Sophie share practical tips like batching and reorganizing your home screen to reduce mindless scrolling.
If you've ever felt trapped by your screen, this episode is for you. You'll learn that it's not about willpower—it's about understanding the design and making intentional changes. The takeaway: your attention is your most valuable resource, and you can take it back.
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00:00Why We're Hooked: The Attention Economy01:04Dopamine Loops and Supernormal Stimuli02:25The Week-Long Breakup03:30Building a New Relationship: First 30 Days04:55Phone-Free Zones and Relearning Boredom05:59The New Relationship and Final Takeaway
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