Everyday

The watch that made me stop checking my phone

I tried three screen-time apps and all of them failed. What finally worked was a plain analog watch with no notifications, no app and no battery anxiety.

1. It removes the excuseMost of my phone pickups started with "just checking the time." Take that reason away and the unlocks drop sharply.
2. Glanceable beats tappableA watch face needs no unlocking, swiping or dismissing. You get one answer and your attention stays where it was.
3. It feels like a choiceWearing something deliberate every morning became a small ritual, and a reminder to be deliberate with the phone too.