Oct 3, 2024
One Sec helps you think twice before scrolling social media
This app may finally help you stop your social media addiction.
It's not forcing you out of using social media, it's giving you a space to decide whether to continue opening the app or not.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
Viktor E. Frankl
While we can practice discipline, for many, the time between deciding to open social media and actually doing so has become increasingly short.
This can be attributed to the habit loop that trigger automatically, such as when we experience boredom. It's made worse by ubiquitous internet connections and our increasingly fast phones.
One Sec intervenes by taking over your screen when you open an app, asking if you want to continue. This helps you pause and choose your response.
As part of the app's premium features, you can select from several other intervention options.
I also happened to come across a viral tweet showcasing one of One Sec's other intervention options, activating the front camera every time you launch an app.
https://x.com/gabrielledrolet/status/1791092169517703518
For those who struggle with distractions at work, there is a free Chrome extension that does the same.
Living in a fast-paced society, where your mind is always racing ahead and thinking of what's next, this app helps you become present with your actions whether you're on your phone or desktop.
One Sec is available on both the App Store and Google Play, as well as browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.
The browser extension is completely free, while the mobile app allows targeting one app for free users. Upgrading enables users to target unlimited apps and access other features, including different intervention types.
