Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
My list of book resources: dumbphones.org/bookresources
If you’re tired of losing time to your phone, you’re not alone—I used to spend hours scrolling every day until I started replacing just a few minutes with offline activities like reading, and it completely changed my focus and creativity. It doesn’t have to be books; anything you enjoy—walking, swimming, pickleball—can help you reclaim your attention. Start small, swap even 1% of your screen time for something offline, and build from there. For more tips on digital minimalism and intentional living, subscribe and take that first step with me!
Filter Tool: dumbphonefinder.com
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Chapters⏲⏲:
00:00 – Intro: Americans are tired of their phones
00:30 – My own high screen time struggles
00:50 – Suggests offline activities (reading, sports, walks)
01:30 – Tech solutions: dumbphones & smartwatches
02:00 – How to start: replace 1% of screen time
Android and iOS Apps 📱📱
Blloc Ratio: blloc.com
Before Launcher: beforelabs.com
ClearSpace: getclearspace.com
Unpluq: unpluq.com
Forest App: forestapp.cc
Brick App: https://getbrick.app/
Resources ✏️✏️
Free Habit Tracker Template: static1.squarespace.com/static/516cbd34e4b0bb1f91d354ed/t/586bcfbe197aeaa9093edb3e/1483460544073/Habit+Tracker.pdf
Habit Calendar: amzn.to/2Lj0eR5
Habit Journal: amzn.to/2STn0CY
Learning a new language 10 Weeks: bit.ly/35QM8zz
Books 📚📚
Low Tech Life: amzn.to/3IFBzE8.
Atomic Habits: amzn.to/2SVHnQ8
The Power of Habit: amzn.to/2yPe3Ut
Essentialism: amzn.to/3bFGZvK
The Shallows: amzn.to/3cJrQuC
Indistractable: amzn.to/3cHFpup
7 Habits of Highly Effective People: amzn.to/35PJIkR
Tech Apps for Habits 📱 📱
Habits with a Game Twist: habitica.com/static/home
Habits with Friends: habitshareapp.com
IOS Streaks App: streaksapp.com
Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, this does not impact my opinion about the products talked about.
Jose Briones is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
My list of book resources: dumbphones.org/bookresources
If you’re tired of losing time to your phone, you’re not alone—I used to spend hours scrolling every day until I started replacing just a few minutes with offline activities like reading, and it completely changed my focus and creativity. It doesn’t have to be books; anything you enjoy—walking, swimming, pickleball—can help you reclaim your attention. Start small, swap even 1% of your screen time for something offline, and build from there. For more tips on digital minimalism and intentional living, subscribe and take that first step with me!
Filter Tool: dumbphonefinder.com
Database: airtable.com/shrLQZhajJAT596t4
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCFtVwG0NFd6gT3TXfMCU7oA/join
Chapters⏲⏲:
00:00 – Intro: Americans are tired of their phones
00:30 – My own high screen time struggles
00:50 – Suggests offline activities (reading, sports, walks)
01:30 – Tech solutions: dumbphones & smartwatches
02:00 – How to start: replace 1% of screen time
Android and iOS Apps 📱📱
Blloc Ratio: blloc.com
Before Launcher: beforelabs.com
ClearSpace: getclearspace.com
Unpluq: unpluq.com
Forest App: forestapp.cc
Brick App: https://getbrick.app/
Resources ✏️✏️
Free Habit Tracker Template: static1.squarespace.com/static/516cbd34e4b0bb1f91d354ed/t/586bcfbe197aeaa9093edb3e/1483460544073/Habit+Tracker.pdf
Habit Calendar: amzn.to/2Lj0eR5
Habit Journal: amzn.to/2STn0CY
Learning a new language 10 Weeks: bit.ly/35QM8zz
Books 📚📚
Low Tech Life: amzn.to/3IFBzE8.
Atomic Habits: amzn.to/2SVHnQ8
The Power of Habit: amzn.to/2yPe3Ut
Essentialism: amzn.to/3bFGZvK
The Shallows: amzn.to/3cJrQuC
Indistractable: amzn.to/3cHFpup
7 Habits of Highly Effective People: amzn.to/35PJIkR
Tech Apps for Habits 📱 📱
Habits with a Game Twist: habitica.com/static/home
Habits with Friends: habitshareapp.com
IOS Streaks App: streaksapp.com
Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, this does not impact my opinion about the products talked about.
Jose Briones is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
