"How to Trick Yourself Into Studying Instead of Scrolling"

1. Turn Your Phone into a Study Tool – Use it for voice notes, alarms, or study apps instead of distractions. 2. Make It Boring – Switch to grayscale to reduce app appeal. 3. Use the "Ugly Lock Screen" Method – Set a cringeworthy or embarrassing reminder as your lock screen, like "Why are you here? Go study!" or a picture of your worst exam score. It makes unlocking your phone less tempting. 4. Wear Gloves While Studying – If you're at home, try wearing thin gloves while studying. This makes using your phone inconvenient and slows down your ability to type, reducing the impulse to check notifications. 5. Create a Fake App Barrier – Move all distracting apps to a hidden folder or replace them with study-related ones in the same spot. The extra effort required to access them makes you rethink whether it’s worth it. 6. Time-Travel Trick – Before you reach for your phone, imagine yourself 30 minutes in the future, feeling guilty that you wasted time. This can make you more mindful about your choices in the moment. 7. Use the “Phone Tax” Rule – Every time you check your phone unnecessarily, make yourself do 10 push-ups, write a summary of what you just studied, or repeat a hard concept aloud. The "cost" of using your phone makes it less tempting.

PrevNext