The Onyx blog.

Honest writing on screen time, focus, and getting your attention back. No shaming, no hacks that don't work.

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The Real Cost of Scrolling

The average person gives about 36 days a year to social media. Here is where the time goes, and what it quietly costs your focus and your sleep.

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How to Actually Stop Doomscrolling on iPhone

Willpower isn't the fix. Here's the ladder that is, from a boring home screen to a block you can't talk your way out of.

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Is Opal Worth $100 a Year? An Honest Look at a Cheaper Alternative

Opal is a polished, well built app. Here is the honest case for what the $100 buys you, and where a cheaper blocker does the core job better.

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