Unpluq: Reduce Screen Time

I have used Unpluq for a few years now and I really like it but for the past few months I have tried to edit my schedules and it’s almost impossible to add apps past the first few categories or search for them. Every time I try to scroll down to view more apps so I can add them to my schedule to block them, it freezes, says they can’t be loaded and to try searching them. If I try to search them the same thing happens. I get the same error for months now that Unpluq has been working with Apple to resolve the issue… and my schedules are still not what I want them to be. I click on the troubleshooting link and it also does nothing. So basically I am paying for a service that I can’t use properly.

I have the Premium subscription with the RFID tag and it has been a game-changer! I use social media to promote my business, and after I’ve posted and answered messages in the morning, I block it for the rest of the day. I keep the tag in a jar on a shelf, and having ti walk over and get it prevents probably 99% of my idle scrolling. It’s been a huge time saver and also helps me feel less distracted in general. I had tried apps that set timers but they weren’t flexible enough, so had been looking for a solution exactly like this. It really works! And Caroline, the CEO, has been wonderfully responsive to questions—the customer service is excellent. Five stars!

I literally don’t get out of bed without Unpluq in the morning. I was invited to the iOS closed beta, and have been able to retrain my habits for the past few weeks. When I don’t use Unpluq (ex: Fri April 14th) my screentime tracks at 6hr 19mins. Messages/SMS 3hrs Instagram 1hr Gmail 1hr LinkedIn 45s Using Unpluq my screen time is down 35% Daily average 2hr 14mins My April 17th (Monday) screentime total time 2hrs 14 mins Total time on Social is 1hr 6mins Messages (SMS/text) 38m Instagram: 13m LinkedIn: 5m WhatsApp: 7m When I use Unpluq my productivity skyrockets, and my mood is overall better. I reclaim the lost minutes from social media (I turn off LinkedIn, Blind, Reddit, Instagram, for those are my key distractors throughout the day). Unpluq gives me access again after the work day. I have three schedules that I created that I use: One for the work week One for the weekend A 24-hr block when I want to restrict all distractions When I do not use Unpluq I fall back into old patterns and ended up doom scrolling the morning LinkedIn, news and checking emails. When I turned Unpluq back on, it kicks in at 7am, and I was out of bed by 7:05. Its like a second layer of an alarm clock to get up and get focused. I reclaim my morning, focus on what I need to for myself and household, and give myself the needed separation from work and news in the morning. So I can reclaim my peace of mind when I start my day.